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Airscene Headlines
This month Dave Allport reports on the farewell Starfighter airshow in Italy, a potential large order for the Boeing 7E7 from China, and the first flight of a new Indian twin-turboprop.
Airscene
Dave Allport presents the main aerospace news from around theworld.
Built In Britain - The Uk Aerospace Industry
On the eve of the biennial Farnborough International Air Show, Roy Braybrook reviews the state of the UK aerospace manufacturing industry.
Gathering Storm
Jon Lake reports from Warton as Typhoon works up to full service entry with the Royal Air Force.
BA Shapes Up
Four years after being recruited to lead British Airways, Rod Eddington has embarked on another round of cost-cutting. Ian Goold summarises his attempts to enhance the carrier's competitiveness in the face of internal and external challenges.
RAF'S Master Of The Globe
AIR International's Dino Carrara recently visited 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton to see how the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has settled into RAF service and find out how it performed during operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Fuelling The Need - The RAF's Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft
The A330-200 has been selected by Australia and the UK as the future tanker for their air forces. Jon Lake reviews this modern airliner and its suitability as an air-to-air refueller.
Rolls-Royce - A Century Of Innovation
As Rolls-Royce celebrates its centenary, Brian Walters traces the history of a name synonymous with leadership in aero engine design and production.
On Guard And On The Offensive - The Air National Guard Gains In Stature
Operating alongside the United States' huge active duty-military force is a large number of reserve organisations, one of the largest of which is the Air National Guard. Ren? J Francillon describes this combat-proven force which has more aircraft than the armed forces of the UK.
Airbases To Airports
Mike Hirst examines the prospects for the glut of military bases e now available for redevelopment into civil airports.
Global Fighter Market
The current fighter requirements of air arms around the world is detailed by Roy Braybrook.
Cessna - The Enigmatic Era
Cessna is one of the most famous and successful aircraft manufacturers in the world. Mike Hirst charts the company's past, as well as the current range of aircraft in its portfolio.
Air Defence For The 21st Century - Part Two
In the final part of his review of developments in air-defence weapons, technology and doctrine a decade from the end of the Cold War, Tim Ripley looks at the status of the major air-defence programmes.
Talkback
Readers' letters and photographs of general interest.
In Print
Reviews of some recent books received.
Airscene Commercial Accidents
Chronological list compiled by Dave Allpo
This month Dave Allport reports on the farewell Starfighter airshow in Italy, a potential large order for the Boeing 7E7 from China, and the first flight of a new Indian twin-turboprop.
Airscene
Dave Allport presents the main aerospace news from around theworld.
Built In Britain - The Uk Aerospace Industry
On the eve of the biennial Farnborough International Air Show, Roy Braybrook reviews the state of the UK aerospace manufacturing industry.
Gathering Storm
Jon Lake reports from Warton as Typhoon works up to full service entry with the Royal Air Force.
BA Shapes Up
Four years after being recruited to lead British Airways, Rod Eddington has embarked on another round of cost-cutting. Ian Goold summarises his attempts to enhance the carrier's competitiveness in the face of internal and external challenges.
RAF'S Master Of The Globe
AIR International's Dino Carrara recently visited 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton to see how the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has settled into RAF service and find out how it performed during operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Fuelling The Need - The RAF's Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft
The A330-200 has been selected by Australia and the UK as the future tanker for their air forces. Jon Lake reviews this modern airliner and its suitability as an air-to-air refueller.
Rolls-Royce - A Century Of Innovation
As Rolls-Royce celebrates its centenary, Brian Walters traces the history of a name synonymous with leadership in aero engine design and production.
On Guard And On The Offensive - The Air National Guard Gains In Stature
Operating alongside the United States' huge active duty-military force is a large number of reserve organisations, one of the largest of which is the Air National Guard. Ren? J Francillon describes this combat-proven force which has more aircraft than the armed forces of the UK.
Airbases To Airports
Mike Hirst examines the prospects for the glut of military bases e now available for redevelopment into civil airports.
Global Fighter Market
The current fighter requirements of air arms around the world is detailed by Roy Braybrook.
Cessna - The Enigmatic Era
Cessna is one of the most famous and successful aircraft manufacturers in the world. Mike Hirst charts the company's past, as well as the current range of aircraft in its portfolio.
Air Defence For The 21st Century - Part Two
In the final part of his review of developments in air-defence weapons, technology and doctrine a decade from the end of the Cold War, Tim Ripley looks at the status of the major air-defence programmes.
Talkback
Readers' letters and photographs of general interest.
In Print
Reviews of some recent books received.
Airscene Commercial Accidents
Chronological list compiled by Dave Allpo
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