 | AiR International - January 2008
FEATURES
RAF AT 90 - A GATHERING STORM?
Jon Lake examines the state of the Royal Air Force at it approaches its 90th anniversary.
BOMBARDIER SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT - FROM PLOUGHSHARES TO SWORDS
Its wide range of regional and business aircraft enable Bombardier to satisfy the most disparate of special missions. As David Willis reports, the company has delivered over 300 aircraft to date in this field.
PHENOM 100 - FOUNDATION OF EMBRAER'S EXECUTIVE PLANS
David Willis describes the Brazilian very light jet that is punching above its weight.
USAF PACIFIC FORCES-REINFORCING THE RIM
American air power in the Asian and Pacific region faces old and new challenges, with North Korea and China looming as potential adversaries. Robert F Dorr's review of the USAF's Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is based on exclusive interviews with senior air commanders.
NORDIC EXPANSION
Norwegian Air Shuttle is one of Scandinavia's leading low-fares airlines and, as Bruce Hales-Dutton discovered, is set to dramatically increase in size in the coming years.
BOEING'S GLOBAL AIRLIFTER
As Bob Archer reports, the C-17A Globemaster III strategic airlifter is performing sterling service with a growing number of air forces around the world.
BRUSSELS AIRPORT - FROM AIRSHIPS TO AIR HUB
Brussels Airport has recently gone through turbulent times - although, as Tony Wills explains, it is once again experiencing growth. With a mix of traditional and low-cost airlines, an extensive cargo operation, a military air base and VIP aircraft carrying officials for EU and NATO meetings, Brussels Airport receives a diverse variety of traffic.
DOUGLAS DC-9
A classic in its own time, as detailed by William F Mellberg.
REGULARS
HEADLINES
MILITARY NEWS
Reports from around the world.
CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the latest commercial news.
CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details of incidents, compiled by Dave Allport.
AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
A chance to prove your skill with a camera and submit your best photos from 2007.
TALKBACK
A selection of readers' letters and photographs.
FLIGHT BAG
Reviews of some aviation-related products.
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