- The authority of Haynes and the fun of Top Trumps have combined to create an exciting new series of books based on the best-selling card games. Top Trumps: Airliners features 45 of the world's passenger aircraft, from the Douglas DC-3, the first 'true' airliner, and the Boeing 747 'jumbo jet', which reigned for nearly 40 years, to the gigantic new Airbus A380 'superjumbo' and the immortal Concorde. Packed with fascinating facts, stunning photographs and all the vital statistics, this pocket guide will keep kids and grown-ups quiet for hours.