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TOPIC OF THE MONTHThe Airbus storyThree decades after its formation in 1970, the European Airbus consortium has reached equality with Boeing in the civil airliner market. We look back at the technological triumphs and marketing tribulations.
CIVIL AVIATIONAIR TRAFFIC 2000FLUG REVUE readers have chosen their preferred airline, airport and civil aircraft. Regional air transport Strategies for the European regional airlines in a changing market. Fairchild Dornier 328JET Full technical description and cutaway drawing. Star Alliance The global partnership is striving to hold on to its leading position. Liberalisation in Japan No clear policy in sight.
SPACEFLIGHTAriane 5The first commercial mission of the new European heavy launcher is a big success, orbiting XMM Reconnaissance satellites Germany takes no stake in Helios
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MILITARY AVIATIONLockheed Martin F-22 RaptorTest successes and political turmoil characterised the year for the USAFs top priority programme MiG-29s at Nellis The German Luftwaffe sent MiG-29s from Jagdgeschwader 73 to participate in Red Flag. Northern Watch The USAF is still tied up with patrolling Iraqui airspace.
TECHNOLOGYAirbus A320We take a checkride in the narrowbody after its overhaul.
HISTORYMjasichtchev M-4 BisonThe Soviet bomber from the 50s was used until recently in its tanker model.
COLUMNSEditorial: German research programmeNews Job tips Modell service Afterburner: Neptune-Festival at NAS Oceana Readers Service: Calendar Preview, Masthead |
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