 | AIR International - September 2007 Ref: BACKISSAI-733
FEATURES
ITALY ON TYPHOON ALERT
Dino Carrara, assisted by Philip Stevens, details the progress the Italian Air Force has made with the Eurofighter Typhoon, or F2000 as it is known locally.
BOMBARDIER REGIONAL JETS - A CANADIAN SUCCESS
Mike Vines examines how Bombardier created possibly the most radical new commercial aircraft since Concorde with the CRJ100 and how the company developed a successful family of regional jets.
COLD WAR SURVIVORS - A-4 SKYHAWK
In the second of an occasional series on classic Cold War aircraft remaining in service, Michael J Gething* looks at 'Heinneman's Hot Rod'- the A-4
Skyhawk.
OASIS HONG KONG AIRLINES - Long-Haul Trailblazer
Dino Carrara reports on the progress of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, the first of a new breed of low-fare, long-haul carrier.
ARMY WINGS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
As the UK's Army Air Corps celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tim Ripley describes its organisation, aircraft, roles and involvement in British Army operations around the world.
GLOBAL FIGHTER MARKET - PART 3
In the last of a three-part feature, David Willis reviews the future fighter requirements of Asian countries.
UK AEROSPACE - A DECLINING INDUSTRY?
Britain's aerospace industry may not be what it once was, with many people decrying the loss of airliner production. However, as Bruce Hales-Dutton reports, it is still in a very healthy position, only the US being more successful in this sector.
UK CARRIERS GET GO-AHEAD
After much conjecture, approval has been given for the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers. David Hobbs describes these huge vessels and their capabilities.
A BOLD STEP FOR ILLUSTRIOUS
HMS Illustrious recently took part in Operation Bold Step, a large exercise off America's East Coast that involved the ship hosting a squadron of US Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers. It was also the first visit to a foreign vessel of an MV-22B Osprey.
DOUGLAS DC-8
William F Mellberg traces the development and service of what was, when it entered service, the world's largest jetliner.
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MILITARY NEWS
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CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the latest commercial news.
CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details of incidents compiled by Dave Allport.
TALKBACK
A selection of readers' letters and photographs.
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