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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features: ALTA - Now in its 26th year, ALTA serves as a unified voice for, Latin American aviation. How is the Association helping its members deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow Joel Chusid AeroSur - Once the new kid on the block, AeroSur may be emerging as the dominant airline of Bolivia. How is the company taking advantage of its competitive situation Durk Meijer Continental Airlines - It took two trips to the bankruptcy courts and several management teams before a true leader took a firm grasp of the reins and turned Continental into a model U.S. carrier. Bill Hough Embraer - A dozen years ago, this Brazilian aircraft manufacturer was on death's doorstep. Today, it is the third-largest producer of civil aircraft in the world. How did Embraer manage its turnaround Gianfranco Beting Grupo TACA - Grupo TACA revolutionized the way Latin American airlines do business. Today, the consortium stands out as an innovative success story. Douglas Nelms LAN - One of the oldest airlines in the world, LAN has earned a reputation as one of the premiere carriers of South America. Joel Chusid La Paz-El Alto International Airport - Flying into the highest major airport in the world requires special equipment, training, and procedures are a must to ensure a safe landing and tdkeoff from El Alto. Captain Dick Hyslop Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi - It's been on the drawing board for over 40 years, and opened amidst a whirlwind of controversy. Yet, Asia's newest international airport claims the title of the "largest terminal under one roof". Edward Russell ICARO - It's virtually unknown outside of Ecuador, but ICARO has some ambitious plans to change that. This carrier is more like a family than a company to its employees. Stefano Rota Columns From a Pilot's Perspective - John McCollister Reaching Back - Dave Nichols Tailpieces - Joel Chusid Departments: Up Front Airliners Photo News Air Mail Airliners Timetable ON THE Cover - Brazil's Embraer was a little-known manufacturer 34 years ago that built small transport aircraft for military and commuter airline customers. Today, the company's aircraft are being integrated into mainline airline fleets around the world. Inset - From worst to first. The success story of Continental Airlines is as colorful as this Boeing 777-224(ER), whose special point scheme was designed by artist Peter Max.
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