June 1997

TOPIC OF THE MONTH

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor, the world's best fighter aircraft, was presented to the public at the beginning of April. Thanks to its stealth and super-cruise capabilities, as well as, the aircraft's extreme turning performance and top avionics suit, the new fighter is supposed to be superior to any opponent in the next 30 years.

ECONOMY

Austrian Airlines
1997 - the year of change?
Swissair
No end to the downhill trend
Sabena
Is the main supporter leaving?
Dornier Satellitensysteme
Production of solar generators

CIVIL AVIATION

Airport Palma de Mallorca
New airport for more quality than quantity
AERO '97
Record fair at Friedrichshafen
PRO LUFTFAHRT
Germany's aerospace branch offers 700000 attractive jobs

LE BOURGET EXTRA

Aerospace 2000
How Politicians and industry see the future
Airliners
The US aerospace industry will remain number one for now - but Europe is catching up
Business jets
The branch in the upwind
Civil helicopters
The market is recovering
Military helicopters
3300 helicopters for the forces of the world
Le Bourget
Highlights, show information, travel information
Aircraft in Le Bourget
Fighter aircraft
No budgets for the high-tech weapons
Military transport aircraft
Discussions about the financing

MILITARY AVIATION

Futuristic freighters
Aircraft with more than 22000 kilometers range
Luftwaffe
Operational status 1996 at the limit
Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules
Finally heading to certification