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Online Catalogue > Magazines > Back Issues > AIR International > 2007 > AIR International October 2007

	AIR International - October 2007 Ref: BACKISSAI-734 FEATURES AGGRESSOR TIGERS Air combat training for the US Navy and Marine Corps has received a new lease of life with the acquisition of former Swiss Air Force F-5 Tiger IIs. Ted Carlson reports from NAS Fallon, home of the aggressors. NASA'S AIRLINERS - FROM TRANSPORTS TO TESTBEDS Dave Willis examines the varied roles of airliners used by NASA. NH90 - MULTI-ROLE MAESTRO NHIndustries has delivered the first NH90s and the programme has now accumulated close to 500 firm orders. Patrick Allen reviews the progress of this multi-role helicopter. AIR VERSUS RAIL - IS AIR TRANSPORT LOSING OUT TO THE TRAINS? Brian Walters assesses the ongoing battle for passengers between high-speed rail services and air travel FALCONS SOAR OVER CHILE Chile recently modernised its air force by buying new and second-hand Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons. Frank Visser presents details of the delivery of 18 Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 MLUs to the Chilean Air Force. ROTORS AND RIGS - NORTH SEA HELICOPTER OPERATIONS Dino Carrara gives an overview of North Sea helicopter operators supporting the offshore oil and gas industry. SAAB CELEBRATES 70 YEARS One of the most famous names in aviation recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with an air show at Linköping. Malcolm English reports from the event and on the latest developments from Saab. DEFENCE HELICOPTER FLYING SCHOOL On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Malcolm English visited the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury to hear about its operations. SAUDI TORNADOS IN THE UK Mark Ayton, Assistant Editor of AI's sister magazine AirForces Monthly, reports on the recent Royal Saudi Air Force Tornado detachment to RAF Lossiemouth. AIRCRAFT PROFILE - HAWKER HUNTER Former Hunter pilot David Hobbs describes the single-seat versions used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. REGULARS HEADLINES This month's headlines include details of a delay to the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and an order for 84 Boeing 737NGs by Norwegian Air Shuttle. MILITARY NEWS Reports from around the world. CIVIL NEWS A round-up of the latest commercial news. CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS Details of the latest aircraft accidents, compiled by Dave Allport. MAKS AIR SHOW REPORT Dave Allport presents the main news from the Moscow Air Show. FLIGHT BAG Reviews of some aviation-related products. TALK BACK A selection of readers' letters and photographs. Visit the Air International website Price: £3.80

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