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Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > AIR International > 2008 > AIR International August 2008

	AIR International - August 2008 - SOLD OUT Ref: BACKISSAI-752 FEATURES SPANISH HORNETS - PROVIDING A POTENT STING Roberto Yaez and Alex Rodriguez describe the EF-18 Hornet in Spanish service. TRANSAERO - A RUSSIAN REVOLUTION Equipped with a fleet of mostly Western aircraft, Transaero Airlines has become the second largest carrier in Russia. Malcolm English reports from Moscow. BOOM TIME FOR TANKERS The Airbus A330-200 has emerged as the Western air tanker of choice. Andrew Brookes considers the merits of the type and examines the global market at a time when more air forces than ever before are buying air-to-air refuelling tankers. OLYMPIC AIRPORT-BEIJING Alan Lord examines the developments at Beijing's Capital International Airport to cater for this year's Olympic Games and the future growth of air travel in China. AIRCRAFT OF THE RAF Part 4 Hawk Denis Calvert reviews the career of the Hawk in RAF service. NATO'S EYES IN THE SKY Formed to protect NATO countries during the Cold War, the E-3A AWACS force at Geilenkirchen still has an important role to play in maintaining global security, as Martin Scharenborg and Ramon Wenink report. DESERT PARTNERS - EXERCISE INITIAL LINK '08 One of the largest exercises to take place in the Middle East was staged in May with the Royal Bahraini Air Force playing a major part. Dr San Wilson/Prime Images, assisted by Frank Noort, was given exclusive access during Exercise Initial Link. BRISTOL BRITANNIA Bruce Hales-Dutton profiles the Bristol Britannia, also known as 'The Whispering Giant'. REGULARS HEADLINES - FARNBOROUGH 2008 Details of the first news to emerge from this year's major aerospace airshow. MILITARY NEWS Comprehensive coverage of the latest news from around the world, as compiled by Dave Willis. CIVIL NEWS The latest developments in the commercial world over the last month. WADDINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW A report from this year's RAF Waddington event. RIAT REVIEW A round-up of the highlights from the Royal International Air Tattoo. CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS Details of the most recent civil and military accidents. Cover A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-700 takes off from Beijing Capital International Airport. Inset: A Royal Bahraini Air Force Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon. Wangwei/Dr San Wilson/Prime Images Visit the Air International website Price: £3.95

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