News including: Virgin and British Midland in merger talks?, BA drops operations in UK southwest, Lufthansa parks more aircraft, More Turkmenistan B717s, Nigerian Airways liquidated, Arabian Travel Market, US Airways' regional growth, Virgin's US arm, SARS hits Far East airlines, Vietnam low-cost, BAe 146 freighter conversion, Restyled Boeing 7E7, EBACE report.

Gulf Air.
The Arabian carrier has attempted to enhance its market penetration and return the airline to profitability.

Queenstown Airport
Adventure holiday destination in New Zealand.

CFM International - The power of flight
The evolution of the Franco-American aircraft engine manufacturer.

Innsbruck Airport - Tyrolean alpine airport
Breathtaking scenery makes the region difficult for pilots but a magnet for skiers.

Occitania - The machine for making time
Executive jet travel and air ambulance operations.

Trans Pacific Operations
A historical look at the development of routes across the Pacific Ocean.

Virgin Outlook
The speech given by Sir Richard Branson at The Aviation Club in London.

Manchester - Cup Final hub
How this major airport covered the huge influx of flights for the UEFA Champions League football final.

Air France Industries
One of the world's leading Aeronautical MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) companies.

Flight Sims
Our periodic analysis of the latest in the flight simulation world.

Feedback
A selection of readers' comments and photographs, plus Spotting Spot (Geneva).
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