REGULARS
HEADLINES
Includes the launch of the Airbus A350, plus delivery of the first Boeing F-15K to the Republic of Korea Air Force and the initial Embraer 190 to JetBlue Airways.

MILITARY NEWS
Reports from around the world.

CIVIL NEWS
The latest news on commercial aviation matters.

CIVIL ORDERS
New commercial aircraft orders from around the world, including details of Jet Airways purchase of ten Boeing 777-300ERs.

AIR DATA FILE
Technical profile, including a three-view drawing, of the ATG Javelin which recently made its first flight.

FLIGHT BAG
A review of some new books on the market.


FEATURES
Curing the Dreamliner
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is examined by Mark Nicholls, who details the new technology employed in its creation, including the prodigious use of composite materials.


SHINMAYWA'S INNOVATIVE AMPHIBIAN
Jon Lake details the new version of the Japanese ShinMaywa US-1A and looks at the type's development, roles and future prospects.

NORTH AMERICAN'S VIGILANTE
R R 'Boom' Powell describes how defence requirement changes led to the North American Aviation's Vigilante being adapted from its original role as a carrier-based nuclear bomber to one of reconnaissance, serving with distinction in Vietnam.

AIR CADETS - AN INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Air Cadets and University Air Squadrons are useful tools in the RAF's drive to recruit high-calibre personnel. Denis J Calvert explains the varied activities of these organisations.

DIGITAL PHOTOGUIDE - PART 7
Kim Fullbrook completes his description of the editing process, and explains the format required by Key Publishing's editors when images are submitted for publication.

DEFENDING AMERICAN SKIES: OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE
As a result of 9/11, the USA has bolstered its air defences. Jon Lake describes the way in which America responded to the terrorist attacks and the steps it is taking to try and prevent further ones.

AIR WALES - FLYING THE DRAGON
Wales has been without a significant 'home-grown' airline since the demise of Cambrian Airways in 1976. Now Air Wales has stepped into the void. Geoff Jones visited the Principality to profile the airline.

RAF LEUCHARS AIRSHOW
A report from the recent RAF Leuchars Airshow by Mark McEwen/Squadron Prints Ltd

EADS MILITARY AIRCRAFT FORUM
Dino Carrara outlines the latest technological developments from one of Europe's leading aviation companies.

PARCABERPORTH - THE UK"S UAV CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
UAVs are at the forefront of aviation these days. Mike Vines visited a recent event in Wales where companies could provide demonstrations of their unmanned air vehicles.

OCEANA'S TOMCAT FAREWELL
Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia held an air show over September 16-18, which was the last occasion a US Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat would be publicly displayed.

ARCHANGEL AIRSHOW2005
In September, Tanagra Air Base, northwest of Athens, was the setting for a memorable air show organised by the Hellenic Air Force.

TUPOLEV Tu-134
Despite entering service as long ago as 1963, the Tupolev Tu-134 is still providing good service to a number of operators. William F Mellberg traces the origins of the design and the type's development.