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Inside this issue

• Fighter manufacturer finds a dividend in Libyan skies

• Europe stands firm on green flights

• Airlines invest in luxury - -

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In-depth: Paris Air Show 2011

The 49th international air show at Le Bourget – a showcase for the latest aeronautical innovations of more than 2,100 exhibitors from almost 50 countries and 140 aircraft on display

Costs and cuts cloud sales growth

Consolidation stalks the defence sector while supply chain issues limit the civil side, write Mark Odell and John O’Doherty

Narrowbody jets: New entrants challenge big two in short-haul market

Boeing-Airbus duopoly faces up to competition in the sector. Mark Odell and Hal Weitzman report

Premium travel: Sitting cocooned aloft in the lap of luxury

Airlines have invested in better seating and beds, writes Tom Otley

Saab: Swedish group has acquisitions in its sights

The Gripen is at the heart of efforts to internationalise, says Mark Odell

Spare parts: Where old aircraft go for a course in recycling

Scrap is attracting hedge funds and private equity, says Jeremy Lemer

Regional jets: Emerging producers shake up the old order

New entrants herald an era of increased competition in the sector, writes Kevin Done

Emissions: Europe shows little sign of wavering over green flights

EU is adamant about gas trading system, writes Pilita Clark

Biofuels: Going through the hoops for a cleaner form of propulsion

Stringent tests are neeeded before regular flights can begin, says Pilita Clark

Helicopters: Hybrid makes speedy entrance in new class

The X3 has the best of both worlds, says Rohit Jaggi

Drones: Market forces plot flight of unmanned aerial vehicles

F-35 costs: Chorus of dismay over $1,000bn tag

Defence: Contractors lured as India and Brazil rearm

Dassault Aviation: Fightermaker locates dividend in Libyan skies

Cessna: ‘Hand to mouth’ existence for business jet producer

Nasa: US prepares to take a breather in space race

Flightlines: Around the world in five hours