Aviation
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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.
Oceania
Fiji Airways resumes services to New Zealand and Australia trials a novel approach to curbing kangaroos.
Remote control
Playing a vital role in linking isolated populations to the outside world, these three airlines are reliant on subsidies. For the wounded rancher or long-distance oil-worker they are indispensable.
Flying fish
Characterised by its tiny fleet and dolphin-adorned livery, Japan’s Amakusa Airline takes a quirky line in attracting new customers.
Africa and Middle East
How the Democratic Republic of Congo got an airport back and Tunisia's road to the truth.
Buoyancy aid
OSM, a Norwegian company, supplies the crews and captains you need for your tanker (or Boeing).
Awaiting take-off
As Boeing's 757 fleet nears retirement, speculation mounts about its replacement. Airframers have a strategy to fill the single-aisle jet's market spot. Here’s our take on the contenders.
Flight fantastic
The man behind Japan Airlines’ incredible turnaround discusses his graduation from pilot to president, attracting new trade and taking on the low-cost carriers.
