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AiR International - February 2005
Wings of the Dragon

Andrew Brookes charts the development of Chinese airpower.

Western Anti-Submarine Warfare

Western anti-submarine warfare is examined by David Hobbs, who looks at current capabilities and future trends

UK Seeks New Helicopter Road Map

UK battlefield helicopter programmes are in a period of transition. Tim Ripley reviews the options.

Airbus Freighters – Striving for Pole Position

Airbus is now providing stiff competition to Boeing in the lucrative freighter market. As René Francillon describes, with the A380F the European consortium is now able to challenge the 747-400.

Wings of the Dragon

Andrew Brookes charts the development of Chinese airpower.

Arabian Flights

With carriers in the Middle East booming, Ian Goold highlights the efforts of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation, which promotes co-operation between its 23 members.

Russia’s Submarine Killer – Ilyushin Il-38 May

The development of Ilyushin’s Il-38 May is described by Jon Lake.

Western Anti-Submarine Warfare

Western anti-submarine warfare is examined by David Hobbs, who looks at current capabilities and future trends.

HeliHongKong – Orient Success

Luigi Vallero profiles a Hong Kong-based helicopter operator and reveals its plans for a regional airline.

Multi-Role Typhoon

Eurofighter has been derided by some as not relevant to the post Cold War world. Jon Lake counters this, explaining that the aircraft was always designed to be a multi-role aircraft and that its air-to-ground potential is being advanced as part of the recent Tranche 2 deal.

Airbus Freighters – Striving for Pole Position

Airbus is now providing stiff competition to Boeing in the lucrative freighter market. As René Francillon describes, with the A380F the European consortium is now able to challenge the 747-400.

Aero Flight Takes Flight

A new German airline, Aero Flight, rose from the ashes of Aero Lloyd to commence operations in 2004.

UK Seeks New Helicopter Road Map

UK battlefield helicopter programmes are in a period of transition. Tim Ripley reviews the options.

AIRSCENE HEADLINES

Dave Allport reports on the roll-out of the A380 and the Eurofighter Tranche 2 contract signing.

AIRSCENE

Military, commercial and aerospace industry news from around the world.

IN PRINT

Reviews of some recent books received

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