The 1990s brought with it many important developments for the aviation
world. The dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia led to a rise of new
countries and airlines. The aircraft faced changes as well. The early
jetliners found themselves hauling cargo in many cases, and the new
wide-bodies became the normal mode of passenger transport for long-haul
travel, along with the creation of a whole new generation of types for
short-haul. However, in parts of the world the old piston-powered props
could be found plodding on, albeit in declining numbers. With over 300
color photographs and extended, informative captions, this book reflects
the many ways in which the air transport industry changed during the
decade. Taking the reader on a visual journey across the globe, this
book explores some of the most popular airliners of the time, including
Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas, and how their aircraft developed
throughout the decade.