 | AiR International - December 2004
Top Tier - Space for the Masses?
In October 2004, Scaled Composites' Tier One programme won the coveted $10 million Ansari X Prize, aimed at promoting privately-funded space flight. Steve Bridgewater looks at the plans that could one day result in space tourism becoming routine.
Air Berlin - Breaking the Mould
Dino Carrara reports on the rapidly-expanding Air Berlin, which has evolved from a pure charter airline into Europe's third largest low-fares carrier.
Apaches over Kabul
Frank Visser went to 1 NL Helodet, the Dutch helicopter detachment which flies the AH-64D Apache under the ISAF flag from Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan.
A Different Kind of Sting
With the US Navy's Boeing EA-18G set to become one of America's leading electronic attack assets, Martin Streetly looks at the Growler, its role, and the technology that will facilitate its combat capabilities.
Thomsonflies!
Budget carriers are revolutionising short-haul air travel, and the established airlines are not the only ones feeling the pinch. Bruce Hales-Dutton reveals how the UK's biggest tour operator is meeting the no-frills challenge.
Spartan in Name Only
Jeff Rhodes describes how Alenia Aeronautica and Lockheed Martin joined forces to develop and market a modernised version of the G.222, known as the C-27J Spartan Tactical Airlifter.
Impressions of Afghanistan
A selection of photographs taken by Frank Visser, who recently visited several airfields in Afghanistan.
Aer Arann - Burgeoning Irish Island-Hopper
From its roots linking the three Aran islands to the Irish mainland, Aer Arann has grown rapidly to become a major regional airline. Geoff Jones travelled West to Galway and Connemara, homeland of the airline's operations, to report on its successful expansion.
RAF UK Rotary Search & Rescue
Derek Bower details the work of the RAF's search and rescue Sea Kings, whose crews regularly risk their lives to save military personnel and civilians from life-threatening situations.
African Aerospace and Defence 2004
Air Force Base Waterkloof in South Africa hosted the African Aerospace and Defence show over September 21 to 25. Frans Dely highlights the main news from the event.
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