This book is a handy, pocket-sized guide to the tail colors used by airliners from every corner of the globe making it a useful basic aid to the recognition of those individual airlines. The first edition of this best-selling, popular and accessible guide was published in the late 1990s and subsequent editions followed regularly to keep pace with the frequent changes in their tail colors that may airlines regularly introduce.
This new 5th edition has once again been fully updated. It includes photos of the tail markings of approximately 600 of the worlds leading airlines--all in full color. This book also includes additional information such as each airlines three-letter code (used for flight numbers), its international registration prefix and the UTI country code which indicates its main operating base as well as the aircraft types operated by that airline using IATA codes. The airlines featured are arranged alphabetically and helpful decode tables ensure that the book is user-friendly and easily understood making this the perfect addition to any aviation enthusiasts collection.
