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	AiR International - July 2008 FEATURES SHORTS - 100 YEARS ON Richard Gardner looks at the world's oldest aircraft manufacturer and discovers how it is evolving to meet the demands of the 21st century. BOMBER TYPHOONS IN THE USA Dino Carrara reports from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, as the RAF's XI Squadron works towards being declared multi-role capable on the Eurofighter Typhoon. RUSSIAN RENAISSANCE - SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 Following the successful maiden flight of the Superjet in May this year, the Russian civil aerospace industry looks set for a revival. Piotr Butowski describes its development. AIRPOWER IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN - PART TWO Tim Ripley continues his look at the role of US and Coalition airpower during counter-insurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, focusing on the specific issues related to each theatre. THAILAND'S LONG-HAUL LEADER Martin Fendt examines how Thai Airways International has grown into one of the world's leading airlines. RAPTOR SWOOPS INTO EUROPE With the F-22A Raptor about to make its European debut at RIAT and Farnborough, Dino Carrara interviewed pilot Maj Paul 'Max' Moga to hear how he displays the USAF's latest fighter. JUST RIGHT! - THE ATR SUCCESS STORY High fuel prices have given a new lease of life to regional turboprops but, as Brian Walters reports, ATR attributes its record sales more to the foresight of the ATR 42/72's designers over 20 years ago. MILITARY DISPLAY TEAMS - PART 2 With the airshow season upon us, AIR International provides a review of the world's military aerobatic teams. In Part 1, we detailed those based in Europe, while in this issue Dave Willis addresses the rest of the world. HANDLEY PAGE VICTOR Andrew Brookes describes the development and service of the RAF's crescent-winged bomber. REGULARS HEADLINES MILITARY NEWS Comprehensive coverage of the latest military news from around the world, as compiled by Dave Willis. CIVIL NEWS A round-up by Dave Willis of the most interesting commercial aviation news from the last month. BERLIN AIR SHOW 2008 Dave Willis details the main stories to emerge from Berlin's ILA show. BIG BUSINESS AT EBACE A report from Europe's leading business aviation show that was held recently in Geneva. FLIGHT BAG Reviews of some of the latest aviation books that caught the eye of the editorial team. Front cover caption Lockheed Martin's F-22A Raptor will make its European debut in July, appearing at RIAT and the Farnborough Airshow. Andy Wolfe/Lockheed Martin Visit the Air International website Price: £3.95