Airliner World 250: Twenty-one years of departures

The Airliner World team reflects on the aircraft we’ve loved and lost over the past 21 years...

The view from Gatwick’s South Terminal in 1999.
KEY COLLECTION

A Continental Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N14074 (c/n 46911), is pushed back from its stand at London Gatwick in August 1999. Around 100 miles (161km) to the north, our predecessors were likely working on the fourth issue of Airliner World. It’s difficult to comprehend just how much has changed in commercial aviation since we arrived on the scene, but the image below goes some way to highlight the scale of flux within the business.

Become a Premium Member to Read More

This is a premium article and requires an active Key.Aero subscription to view.

I’m an existing member, sign me in!

I don’t have a subscription…

Enjoy the following subscriber only benefits:

  • Unlimited access to all KeyAero content
  • Exclusive in-depth articles and analysis, videos, quizzes added daily
  • A fully searchable archive – boasting hundreds of thousands of pieces of quality aviation content
  • Access to read all our leading aviation magazines online - meaning you can enjoy the likes of FlyPast, Aeroplane Monthly, AirForces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, Aviation News, Airports of the World, PC Pilot and Airliner World - as soon as they leave the editor’s desk.
  • Access on any device- anywhere, anytime
  • Choose from our offers below