Key Publishing Limited AIR International December 2006

Advanced

Farnborough International Airshow 2010 DVD

RAF Salute 2010

World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2010/11

2011 Calendars

Crecy Books

The Story of Aviation in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Great Fighters of the World

World Directory of Free Flight 2010/11

RAF Official Annual Review 2010

Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > AIR International > 2006 > AIR International December 2006

	AIR International - December 2006 THE EDITOR AND STAFF OF AIR INTERNATIONAL WOULD LIKE TO WISH READERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Contents 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. Visit the Air International website Price: £3.70

Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > AIR International > 2006 > AIR International December 2006