Airliners: Books - History, Types and Construction (1/2)

Histoire mondiale des avions de ligne - depuis 1908

Airliners were truly born in the aftermath of the First World War, when many demilitarized aircraft suddenly became available.
Since then, commercial aviation has continued to develop and accompany the expansion of world trade. In the space of eighty years, it has contributed to "shrinking the planet" by accelerating the movement of people and goods.

This book presents the technical evolution of airliners in the world, from the first biplanes in 1908 to the very large sophisticated carriers of tomorrow.
With the help of more than 350 photographs and drawings, 100 technical sheets, 26 biographical notes and 26 thematic boxes, it brings back from the past some of the most extraordinary machines that the history of aviation has known.

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Klassische Propliner - Ikonen der Passagierluftfahrt

Until the 1960s, the "propliners" represented the backbone of passenger aviation and to this day they still have the aura of the "good old days".

In this book, aviation journalist Wolfgang Borgmann offers an exciting mix of contemporary, rare images and technical information about these fascinating machines. The range extends from the beginning of passenger aviation to aircraft and interior design.
A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of aircraft types that will make the heart of every aviation enthusiast beat faster.

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Propellerflugzeuge - Verkehrsmaschinen seit 1945 (Typenkompass)

At the end of the Second World War, the development of piston engines had reached its absolute peak. Such engines powered powerful passenger planes that are still considered legendary today.
The complicated and trouble-prone engines were eventually replaced by the newly emerging turboprop engine. Turboprop-powered aircraft now conquered the skies, such as the Vickers Viscount or the Lockheed Electra.
To this day, propeller aircraft are one of the mainstays of civil aviation. This would simply be impossible without the "feeder" aircraft on short and medium-haul routes.

Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical sheet.

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Verkehrsflugzeuge - Das aktuelle Typentaschenbuch

From the Airbus A350 to Tupolev and regional jets, from passenger aircraft to freighters: this up-to-date type book presents well-known and lesser-known aircraft types from all over the world.
It explains development and technology in an understandable and competent manner, knows the intended uses, provides technical data and profiles important manufacturers. This is well-founded and precise aircraft knowledge from a professional. Carefully researched, attractively illustrated.

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