The following is the editorial feature list planned for 2010. We reserve the right to amend or delete, without prior notice, any of the features as may become necessary during the year. Please note, too, that reports on major shows will be published as soon as possible after the event.
JANUARY: Updating air traffic control to streamline operations. First flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
FEBRUARY: Very light jets (VLJ): How this sector of the industry has been affected by the recession and directory of current and future models.
MARCH: Corporate Jets: A look at the current state of this industry with a complete directory of current and future types.
APRIL: Military feature: Gunships and flying surveillance platforms. A study of the latest developments in these fields and how these aircraft can assist African air forces.
MAY: A study of the strides made in the drive towards more environmental- friendly aircraft including a view of low emission engine technology.
JUNE: Turboprops – from single-engined aircraft through to airliners – the value to both the business and airline sectors with a directory of types. This edition will also contain a full report on the recent EBACE exhibition.
JULY: Farnborough Preview: Who and what will be there.
AUGUST: Our annual study of the African airline industry and a full directory of airlines will again be published in this edition. ALSO: a story on the run-up to next month’s Africa Aerospace and Defence expo in Cape Town.
SEPTEMBER: Africa Aerospace and Defence special air show number which will include a preview of the show and a full directory of all exhibitors. ALSO: A preview of the forthcoming Inter West Africa Airport Exhibition to be held in October.
OCTOBER: Full details on the Inter West African Airport Exhibition, including a Buyers Guide of all exhibitors. ALSO: Our annual Avionics Update describing the latest developments in this field of technology.
NOVEMBER: The helicopter industry today and its affect on the African transport infrastructure. This feature will also contain a directory of current types and those under development.
DECEMBER: An overview of the growing UAV industry and its future impact.