Air International May 2008 Issue

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Contents

FEATURES

TERMINAL 5 – WORTH THE WAIT?
London Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 was supposed to usher in a new era of efficiency for the airport. However, as Dino Carrara reports, the opening of this new building has been a public relations disaster for both BAA and British Airways.

LUFTHANSA REGIONAL – NETWORKING EUROPE
European airlines were quick to follow the lead of North American carriers to create regional subsidiaries to operate feeder services. While some airlines are divesting themselves of their regional links, Eryl Crump examines German flag-carrier Lufthansa’s efforts to expand these services and the challenges it is facing.

BRITISH F-4 PHANTOMS
In the first of a series on ‘Cold War Warriors’, David Hobbs looks back at this outstanding fighter in UK service.

AIR INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2008
The winning photographs from this year’s competition.

F-117A NIGHTHAWK – END OF A LEGEND
Lockheed’s F-117A changed the face of air warfare. As Dr Carlo Kopp explains, its stealth characteristics enabled the aircraft to penetrate hostile air defence systems unaided.

ZOOMING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC FOR LESS
It may be a new airline, but the snazzily-named Zoom UK has ruffled a few feathers with its aggressive marketing of low-cost transatlantic services. Bruce Hales-Dutton assesses the potential impact of this new British long-haul carrier.

OPERATION FENIX: COLOMBIAN AIRSTRIKE AT DAWN
Colombian forces recently launched an operation to kill a senior leader of the rebel group FARC. Taking place in Ecuadorian territory, it sparked a major international incident. Iñigo Guevara reports on the recent tensions between Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

AIRCRAFT OF THE RAF – Part 2
VICKERS VC10
Dave Willis profiles the long-serving Vickers VC10.

AIRCRAFT PROFILE
CONVAIR 990
William F Mellberg describes the development of what was, when it entered service, the world’s fastest jetliner.


MILITARY NEWS
Comprehensive coverage of the latest military news from around the world.

CIVIL NEWS
A round-up of the most interesting commercial aviation news stories from the last month.

CIVIL & MILITARY ACCIDENTS
Details of aircraft incidents, compiled by Dave Allport.

FLIGHT BAG
Reviews of aviation books that caught the eye of the editorial team.

FRONT COVER
In the first Gulf War in 1991 Lockheed’s F-117A proved that the concept of stealth worked in combat and despite still being an effective bomber the type is being retired. See page 42 for an in-depth feature on this cutting-edge aircraft. Lockheed Martin/Andy Wolfe

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