FLUG REVUE February 2010

With a string of first flights, December 2009 was a month probably like no other in aviation history. We of course have extensive coverage on the latest status of the A400M and Boeing 787, but details on the Eurocotper EC175, Gulfstream G250 and Global Hawk Block 40 are in the latest issue as well.

TAKE-OFF
Flying curiosities in Alaska
Indestructible propeller-powered veterans are flying as cargo aircraft in the wilderness

VIP INTERVIEW
Thomas Reiter
DLR Executive Board Member: Germany needs a space strategy of its own

CIVIL AVIATION
Maiden flight of the Boeing 787
Dreamliner takes to the air despite rain and turbulence
Airbus A330-200F
Cargo version intended to tap even into Jumbo domain
Flight testing of the Do 228 NG
Series production of the new Dornier 228 is under way in Oberpfaffenhofen

BUSINESS AVIATION
Maiden flight of the Eurocopter EC175
New seven-tonne aircraft on schedule an on cost
Maiden flight of the Gulfstream G250
Flight testing of the new mid-size jet begins at IAI in Israel

MILITARY AVIATION
First flight of the Airbus Military A400M
Further negotiations are necessary to solve big cost overrun
Holland: F-16 training in the USA
Additional task for Ohio ANG
Northrop Grumman RQ-4B
Block 40 version now flying at Edwards AFB
Dassault Aviation Rafale
Full details of the French multi-role combat aircraft

AIRPORTS
Himalayan mountain airport Paro
The most difficult jet airstrip in the world
Airport news

SPACEFLIGHT
Maps for moonwalkers
The NASA LRO space probe is already reconnoitring future landing sites
Space news
Hayabusa beset with problems
Japanese asteroid probe experiences engine failure

AEROSPACE JOBS
Studying aerospace technology
Many good universities in Germany available

TECHNOLOGY
Top Ten engines
The most powerful civil engines in the world
Geared turbofan makes progress
First full engine test of the production version scheduled for this year
New GEnx engine
Extensive changes to the 747-8 and 787 engines
Environmentally friendlier Friendcopter
Tests with EC135 at DLR

HISTORY
FMA Bombi
Argentina developed the first South American bomber

REGULARS
February editorial: A400M finally flies, but what next?
News
AIRspot
Afterburner: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E flies in Everett

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