LYNX IN BATTLEDRESS - The "khaki" versions of the Westland Lynx have evolved through several variants to reach the latest AH Mk 9 configuration, or Battlefield Lynx. Michael Gething describes the steps from Mk 1 to Mk 9 and highlights the latter's new features.
KEY ROLE FOR FOKKER - Changes in the structure of Britain's airline industry have seen the emergence of Air Europe as a major force, now building on its charter foundations to expand scheduled service. Brian Walters examines the importance of the Fokker 100 to the company’s
THE ILYUSHIN "CANDID" FAMILY - Since its first surprise appearance at the Paris Air Show in 1971, the II-76 has emerged as a highly important addition to Soviet airlift capability and, as this detailed account shows, has provided a basis for AEW and tanker versions as well.
THE SUPER SUPERFORT - In our "Warbirds'' series, Lindsay Peacock describes the development and service use of the final variants in the Boeing Superfortress family, the B-50 bombers, KB-50 tankers and other special role versions.
AIRSCENE - The monthly round-up of news and background to the news, presented under section headings for Military Affairs, Aircraft and Industry, Civil Affairs and new Civil Aircraft Contracts.
WORLD JETLINER DIRECTORY — 1 - The first of a three-part directory for publication in the course of 1990, providing concise data, photographs and drawings of all significant transport aircraft.
IN PRINT - New aviation literature noted.
ITALO-BRAZI LIAN T-BIRD - The first two-seat AMX emerges.
TALKBACK - Readers of AIR International offer comments of general interest.
SOVIET HIGH-FLYER - First detailed photographs of the Myasishchev M-17.
MODEL ENTHUSIAST - Modelling comments, the latest kits reviewed and colour profiles of the Seversky P-35.
FIGHTER A TO Z - Continuing the AIR International encyclopaedia of the world's fighter aircraft, from the Pfalz Dr I to Pfalz D XIV.

FRONT COVER - Westland Lynx AH Mk 7s are now in service with units of the Army Air Corps, including 669 Squadron at Detmold, where this pair was photographed.