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Inside this issue
• Airbus has a long climb out of trouble, but it says the A400M is on target
• Regional jet makers: Rivalry between Embraer and Bombardier is growing
• Air traffic control: Sweeping reforms are planned in the US and Europe - -
Content
Sector soars above green fears
Commercial and military ordering is on a roll, say Kevin Done and James Boxell.
Airbus: Slimmed-down European plays catchup with orders
Upheaval, conflict and backlogs beset the EADS company, writes Kevin Done.
Regional jet makers: Diversification is the key
Embraer and Bombardier are fighting over the middle ground, says Kevin Done.
US airlines: The honeymoon may be over
International capacity is being boosted, writes Doug Cameron.
Environmental issues: Industry to redress imbalance
Anti-pollution successes are to be publicised, and new initiatives pursued, says Doug Cameron.
Air traffic control: US: Future costs of controlling airspace still up in the air
Infighting risks wasting an opportunity for reform, says Doug Cameron.
Air traffic control: Europe: Blue skies for a single sky
A radical proposal for a single system covering all of Europe is due within weeks, says Andrew Bounds.
China: Beijing forges ahead with building its own industry
The country has strong reasons for building its own airliners, says Jamil Anderlini.
Middle East: Carriers in for the long haul
Three Gulf-based airlines are expanding massively, writes Simeon Kerr.
M&A: Capacity constraints help drive the urge to merge
M&A activity is likely to beat even last year’s highs, says James Boxell.


