Covering all of the most famous types in service with airlines around the world, this book provides a broad overview of today's civil aviation world. From small business jets to charter and scheduled workhorses this book profiles each type in detail.

'Civil Aircraft' is a comprehensive guide to the world's passenger and utility aircraft, from the beginning of heavier-than-air-flight with the Wright Flyer to today's multipurpose helicopters, business jets and wide-body airliners.

This text provides a detailed analysis of all the major passenger-carrying airliners in service and under development. It provides information on the technology now being applied to commercial aircraft, including fly-by-wire systems, and quiet and fuel efficient engines.

Complete listings and specifications for every civil aircraft type -- 400 in all -- currently in service around the globe.

There is an increasing emphasis in aeronautical engineering on design. Concentrating on large scale commercial jet aircraft, this textbook reflects areas of growth in the aircraft industry and the procedures and practices of civil aviation design.