 | AiR International - November 2004
Airscene Headlines
Dave Allport reports on SpaceShipOne's Ansari X-Prize victory, Air Canada's restructuring and the decision to re-tender for the USAF's new air-to-air tanker. Airscene
Military, commercial and aerospace industry news from around the world, compiled by Dave Allport.
Airscene Era General Assembly
Eryl Crump provides the news and award-winners from the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly, held in Vienna.
Airscene NBAA 2004
Report and photographs on the 57th NBAA convention, held in Las Vegas, from October 12-14, compiled by Dave Allport.
100 Squadron - The RAF's Aggressors
From 'The Boneyard' at RAF Leeming, Dino Carrara reports on the activities of 100 Squadron.
Low-Cost Carriers - Will The Bubble Burst?
Airline chiefs from low-cost carriers met recently in London to discuss the way ahead. Eryl Crump details what the industry's decision-makers had to say and relays the latest developments in the low-cost sector.
Defence In Europe - NATO OR EU?
Richard Gardner looks at some of the challenges facing European air power.
New Life For The Candid
One of Russia's most important transport aircraft, the Ilyushin Il-76 Candid, has re-entered production after a ten-year gap. Piotr Butowski looks at the modernisation programmes that have given it new life.
Qinetiq's Diverse Fleet - From Harvard To Harrier
QinetiQ operates over 40 aircraft, from the Harvard to the VAAC Harrier, training test pilots and developing advanced systems for the next generation of combat aircraft and helicopters. Malcolm English reports from Boscombe Down on this diverse fleet and its role in advancing the frontiers of aviation technologies.
Guardrail: Snooping For The Us Army
Martin Streetly lifts the veil on the Beech RC-12 Guardrail, one of the US military's most enigmatic intelligence tools, and examines its role and history.
Macedonian Police Hawks
Igor Bozinovski reveals the 35-year history of the Macedonian Police Helicopter Unit and describes its role during the 2001 war in the country.
PC-9 Gives Irish Punch
This year the Irish Air Corps began operating the Pilatus PC-9 M. Guy Warner reports from Casement Aerodrome, Dublin, on the type's entry into service.
Talkback
Readers' letters and photographs of general interest.
EW And Stealth - Deceptive Appearances Explained
Electronic warfare and stealth technology have changed the face of air warfare. Mike Hirst charts the development of both deception techniques and explains how they are able to counter air defences.
In Print
Reviews of some recent books received.
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