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	AIR International - July 2007 Ref: BACKISSAI-731 BOEING'S BUOYANT DEFENCE BUSINESS Dino Carrara reviews the aircraft programmes of Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems division, which provides half of the company's income. NEW BUSINESS? In a development that its protagonists hope will emulate the success of low-cost carriers, a new breed of air-transport service that offers only business-class cabin service is being pioneered. Ian Goold considers their genesis and summarises four such operations. COLD WAR SURVIVORS: F-4 PHANTOM In the first of an occasional series on classic Cold War aircraft remaining in service, Michael J Gething looks at the ubiquitous Phantom. AVIATION - AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD? As public concern grows over the environment, Brian Walters considers how aviation is affecting the climate and discusses measures being taken to minimise its 'carbon footprint'. GLOBAL FIGHTER MARKET In the first of a three-part feature, David Willis examines the future fighter requirements of Europe and North America. OPEN SKIES OR JUST HALF-OPEN? Time will tell whether the EU-US open skies agreement actually brings major benefits for airlines and their passengers. Meanwhile, Bruce Hales-Dutton investigates its background and explores some of the issues. SCHOOL FOR FAST-JET PILOTS - RAF LINTON-ON-OUSE FJTS Graduates of the Basic Fast Jet Training School are destined to become the RAF and Royal Navy's future fast-jet pilots. Malcolm English visited RAF Linton-on-Ouse to see what it takes to train some of the best military pilots in the world. EXERCISE SPRING FLAG 07 Philip Stevens reports from Decimomannu on the annual NATO exercise, which this year saw the international debut of Hungarian Air Force Gripens. AIRCRAFT PROFILE BOEING 747 CLASSICS David Willis describes the early model 'Jumbo Jets'. REGULARS HEADLINES This month's headlines include MILITARY NEWS Reports from around the world with details of CIVIL NEWS A round-up of the latest commercial news, including information on PARIS AIR SHOW REPORT Dave Allport provides the major news stories from Paris. TALKBACK Readers' letters and photographs of general interest. EBACE 07 News and photographs from the business aviation convention, held in Geneva. CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS Details from around the world, compiled by Dave Allport Visit the Air International website Price: £3.80

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