 | AIR International - March 2006
FEATURES
CRESCENT WINGS - AN EVALUATION OF THE PAKISTAN AIR FORCE
Andrew Brookes analyses the Pakistan Air Force which, with the lifting of a Western arms embargo, is undergoing modernisation.
SEATAC - GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is working towards the future while keeping one eye on the past. Tom Allett reports.
TARHE TO AIRCRANE
Sikorsky CH-54s are enjoying a new lease of life in the civilian sector. René J Francillon describes the varied roles of this unconventional helicopter.
THE TURBOPROP IS DEAD - LONG LIVE THE TURBOPROP*
In the light of recent increases in fuel prices, Brian Walters assesses the benefits of turboprops for both military and commercial operators.
ENTER THE TIGER
After years of development and trials, the Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter has entered service in France. Henri-Pierre Grolleau visits Le Luc, in southeast France, where French and German pilots are transitioning onto the type.
BOEING 777-200LR - THE LONG RANGER
Boeing's 777-200LR Worldliner is about to enter service, allowing airlines to operate longer flights than ever before. Dino Carrara examines this new version of the 777, and looks at how it compares with its competitor, the Airbus A340-500.
FLOTTILLE 28F - MEDITERRANEAN SEA GUARDIANS
Flottille 28F is the French Navy's last Nord 262 Fregaté squadron. Henri-Pierre Grolleau reports from the unit's base at Nîmes-Garons on the roles of this elderly aircraft.
ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING
In the last of a three-part profile series on the Lightning, Jon Lake describes the F.6/F.2A variants.
REGULARS
HEADLINES
MILITARY NEWS
Reports from around the world.
CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the latest commercial aviation news.
CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details from around the world.
FLIGHT BAG
Reviews of some new aviation-related products.
TALKBACK
A selection of readers' letters and photographs
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