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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.

Fighter jets: Japan and India are battlegrounds

Military transport: Airbus ready for first date

Unmanned combat aircraft: Costs are too high for UK to stay isolated

US missile defence: A moving target

US refuelling tankers: Cross-Atlantic war may yet end in a provisional draw

Boeing: Manufacturing enters a new era