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February 1976 |
TAKE-OFF
Republic P-47 ThunderboltThe original thing down to the last detail: Neil Melton from Tennessee has restored a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt that first took to the air in 1944.
CIVIL AVIATION
The new and biggest yet 737 derivativeHalf-way through the flight test programme, we asked Boeing what the brand new 737-900 is like to fly.
Record order from Northwest
The US carrier, now turning in a strong financial performance, plans to rejuvenate its fleet.
Concorde undergoing taxiing trials
Kevlar sheets are to provide additional protection to the supersonic jet's fuel tanks.
Airbus A380
With the programme launch of the biggest passenger aircraft in the world, Airbus has declared war on the monopoly of Boeing's 747.
Air traffic 2001
Last chance to take part: choose the most popular aircraft and airports, and you could win a great prize.
Tupolev Tu-154
The airlines' workhorse of the East.
SPACEFLIGHT
Delta with more powerFor four decades the Delta has been the most successful "workhorse" of US spaceflight. The 25th version of the launch vehicle is now already taking shape.
International Space Station
Technical problems delay premiere of the US Destiny module.
ESA's FIRST space telescope re-named "Herschel Space Observatory"
Green light for the next ESA infra-red satellite.
GALILEO decision postponed
Politicians see problems in implementing the satellite navigation system.
MILITARY AVIATION
The US Navy's mega-manoeuvresAircraft carriers in use during RIMPAC 2000 exercise.
New fighter aircraft sought
The Czech Republic issues the invitation to tender for a fighter.
Lockheed Martin F-22A
Raptor under pressure: new Bush government must decide on serial production.
TECHNOLOGY
Black fuselageGerman research establishments and companies are developing new materials for aircraft construction.
Progress on the JSF programme
Navy X-35C flies.
Special aircraft Global Express
New calibration aircraft from Aerodata for Japanese civil aviation.
Clear view of airports
New runway monitor from Raytheon.
Soft touch on aircraft
Control electronics prevents damage during maintenance.
HISTORY
Lockheed TriStarWith the elegant L-1011, Lockheed hoped to make its comeback on the civilian market.
REGULARS
March editorial: A380 work at Hamburg threatenedNews
Modelling service
Afterburner: Gloster Meteor as Warbird
Reader survey, dates
Preview, impressum
