Aviation
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Gaining altitude: Afghan aviation
With Nato handing control of its airfields to Afghanistan and the impoverished nation seeking foreign investment, is the Afghan economy about to take off?
Gaining altitude
With the global demand for pilots climbing, meet the next generation of aviators and discover one flight school that, despite facing threats from a turbulent industry, is undeniably in the ascendancy.
At your service: Finnair Flight Academy
Countries are investing in tourism beyond just hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants learning the fine art of hospitality at the world’s best schools.
Vocal heroes
When Qantas wedded its brand to an Australian anthem, it was an ad man’s dream. After nearly 20 years, the campaign is still strong thanks to the children’s choirs that bring it to life.
Come fly with me
The friendly faced White Hat Volunteers at Canada’s Calgary International Airport help holiday makers, businessfolk and refugees alike travel from A to B.
Ground control
Our editor in chief knows the appeal of landing close to the action versus being stranded in the sticks. Will today's city-planners see the benefits of central airports and get on board?
Air mettle
In the commercial battle for our skies, Airbus has planted its European standard firmly in Boeing's US soil. But with new players entering the game, the old duopoly faces more crowded skies.
High fliers
With a careful eye for detail, Icelandair has helped tourism overtake fishing as Iceland’s key industry and promote the country as different and dynamic.
Flights of fancy
From state-of-the-art evacuation slides to the perfect mid-flight chocolate mousse, Monocle Films samples the innovation on offer at the world’s leading trade fair devoted to enhancing the in-flight experience.
Expo no. 84: Freight of your life
It might be a panda en route to a zoo or cashmere jumpers heading for Boston. Regardless of value, there's a good chance it will be shipped through Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo hub.
