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ASIAN PACESETTER
Ian Goold profiles Singapore Airlines, which had hoped to be operating the Airbus A380 by the end of 2006. The carrier has found some consolation, though, by introducing the Boeing 777-300ER, with a range of new passenger seats and in-flight entertainment.
SCHOOL FOR EAGLES
Dino Carrara reports from Tyndall AFB in Florida on how the USAF teaches pilots to master one of the world's most lethal fighters - the F-15C Eagle.
ITALY'S 21ST CENTURY TRAINER - THE ALENIA AERMACCHI M-311
Alenia Aermacchi has set its sights on winning a large proportion of the lucrative basic jet trainer market with its M-311. Dr Riccardo Niccoli details the project's progress and assesses its potential.
AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
AIR International invites readers to send in their best shots from 2006 for the chance of winning some fabulous prizes.
A350 - WHAT THE CUSTOMERS WANT
Following customers' comments that Airbus could "do better" in the design of its new medium-capacity airliner, the company is giving the A350 a complete makeover. Malcolm English reports from Toulouse on the metamorphosed aircraft, re-designated A350XWB.
WORLDWIDE SHIP-BORNE HELICOPTER SURVEY
David Hobbs surveys the ship-borne helicopters in service and those projected for the short-term future.
TURBULENT TIMES AT ALITALIA
Bruce Hales-Dutton examines recent developments at one of Europe's most famous airlines, Alitalia, and describes the efforts to turn its fortunes around.
MORE BUSINESS IN THE AIR FOR GULFSTREAM AS THE G150 ENTERS SERVICE
Gulfstream Aerospace's G150 is about to enter customer service and, as Rod Simpson describes, it is a serious contender in the mid-size business jet market.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
An aviation quiz to test your aeronautical knowledge.
DUXFORD'S 'AIRSPACE ' TAKES SHAPE
Dino Carrara previews Duxford's new exhibition telling the story of British and Commonwealth aviation.
FOKKER F.27 FRIENDSHIP
William F Mellberg charts the development and career of the Fokker F.27 Friendship.
REGULARS
HEADLINES
There has been good and bad news for Airbus this month. China has ordered 15 A320 family aircraft and 20 A350s, but FedEx has decided to cancel its acquisition of A380s.
MILITARY NEWS
Reports from around the world.
CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the latest commercial aviation news.
CIVIL AND MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details of incidents compiled by Dave Allport.
FLIGHT BAG
Reviews of some aviation-related gifts that could prove ideal Christmas presents.
Ian Goold profiles Singapore Airlines, which had hoped to be operating the Airbus A380 by the end of 2006. The carrier has found some consolation, though, by introducing the Boeing 777-300ER, with a range of new passenger seats and in-flight entertainment.
SCHOOL FOR EAGLES
Dino Carrara reports from Tyndall AFB in Florida on how the USAF teaches pilots to master one of the world's most lethal fighters - the F-15C Eagle.
ITALY'S 21ST CENTURY TRAINER - THE ALENIA AERMACCHI M-311
Alenia Aermacchi has set its sights on winning a large proportion of the lucrative basic jet trainer market with its M-311. Dr Riccardo Niccoli details the project's progress and assesses its potential.
AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
AIR International invites readers to send in their best shots from 2006 for the chance of winning some fabulous prizes.
A350 - WHAT THE CUSTOMERS WANT
Following customers' comments that Airbus could "do better" in the design of its new medium-capacity airliner, the company is giving the A350 a complete makeover. Malcolm English reports from Toulouse on the metamorphosed aircraft, re-designated A350XWB.
WORLDWIDE SHIP-BORNE HELICOPTER SURVEY
David Hobbs surveys the ship-borne helicopters in service and those projected for the short-term future.
TURBULENT TIMES AT ALITALIA
Bruce Hales-Dutton examines recent developments at one of Europe's most famous airlines, Alitalia, and describes the efforts to turn its fortunes around.
MORE BUSINESS IN THE AIR FOR GULFSTREAM AS THE G150 ENTERS SERVICE
Gulfstream Aerospace's G150 is about to enter customer service and, as Rod Simpson describes, it is a serious contender in the mid-size business jet market.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
An aviation quiz to test your aeronautical knowledge.
DUXFORD'S 'AIRSPACE ' TAKES SHAPE
Dino Carrara previews Duxford's new exhibition telling the story of British and Commonwealth aviation.
FOKKER F.27 FRIENDSHIP
William F Mellberg charts the development and career of the Fokker F.27 Friendship.
REGULARS
HEADLINES
There has been good and bad news for Airbus this month. China has ordered 15 A320 family aircraft and 20 A350s, but FedEx has decided to cancel its acquisition of A380s.
MILITARY NEWS
Reports from around the world.
CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the latest commercial aviation news.
CIVIL AND MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details of incidents compiled by Dave Allport.
FLIGHT BAG
Reviews of some aviation-related gifts that could prove ideal Christmas presents.
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