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	AiR International - March 2008 FEATURES BOEING 777 - LONG-HAUL TWIN Despite the recent unexplained crash landing of a British Airways 777 at Heathrow, Boeing has an order backlog of 352 for the type. This accident has cast a shadow over the 'triple seven', which has been one of Boeing's best-selling airliners. Martin Fendt takes a look at what this family of aircraft has achieved and where it is heading. TOMORROW'S TOP TEN? Brian Walters gives his personal view on what are likely to be the 'top ten' aircraft projects in the next couple of decades. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTER Lindsay Peacock examines the status of the Fitter ground attack aircraft which, though designed during the early part of the Cold War, continues to serve with seven air forces around the world. ATLANTIC AIRWAYS - FAROES' LIFELINE Aviation provides a vital link to the people of the Faroe Islands as the weather in this part of the North Atlantic often precludes travel by sea. However, as Paul Dubois discovered, Atlantic Airways has spread its wings further afield. TEHRAN REVEALED A selection of photos of interesting aircraft taken at the Iranian capital's main airfield, which serves both as Mehrabad International Airport and an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force air base. MARITIME AIR POWER 2008 Malcolm English reports from the IQPC symposium held in February at RNAS Yeovilton. ON TARGET - GERMAN LEARJETS For over 40 years, the German Air Force, Army and Navy have used civilian companies to provide aerial targets. The biggest and most experienced of these is GFD. Frank Visser and Ludo Mennes report from its home base at Hohn in Northern Germany. JAPAN'S SAVIOURS Paul Thompson 'winches himself down' to recover details of the changing face of Japan's premier paramilitary service as it approaches its 60th anniversary in May. BLACKBIRD AND FOXBAT CLOSE ENCOUNTER Col (Ret) Richard Graham recounts his Mach 3 close encounter with Soviet Foxbat interceptors. AIRCRAFT PROFILE BOEING 377 STRATOCRUISER AND THE GUPPY FAMILY An iconic propliner, still flying after 60 years of service, described by David Willis. 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. FLIGHT BAG Reviews of some aviation-related products. AIR DATA FILE EMBRAER C390 Dino Carrara offers an insight into the Brazilian manufacturer's proposed military transport aircraft. MARRAKESH AIR SHOW Alan Warnes was present at the first Marrakesh Air Show in Morocco and presents a round-up of news from the event. Visit the Air International website Price: £3.80

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