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	The all famous DC0.9 from Finnair. This was the reponse of the finnish national carrier to the problem of operating regional routes in an economical way. Finnair engineering proposed a very cost-effective solution to Finnair's demands, and the outcome is a small but agile airliner, ideal for these small markets as well as training needs.
	Another view of Finnair's DC0.9. The powerful afterburners are quite loud and annoy the people livving nearby, but it enables Finnair to operate out of remote small airflieds like Vaitikkiläppän or Häkkipaläkken with their short runways of 375 resp. 485 metres usable length.
	AirTran (formerly ValuJet) has shown strong interest for the DC0.9, and has leased a demonstrator from Finnair during the summer season 2003. The two airlines are in advanced talks about a batch of six DC0.9 airplanes to be built in Helsinki-Vantaa, to be delivered to AirTran in early fall 2004.
	Continental Express operates a fleet of EMB1.35 regional jets on routes with very small demand.
	British Airways regional operators are known to be among the launching customers for the new EMB1.35 as well.
	It was very quiet around Fokker Aircraft Corp. for years. But now, Fokker presented their answer to the demands of the regional markets, and a direct competitor to the EMB1.35 series. Their 10-seater is destined to feed the markets especially in the peruvian andes, and the far east island hopping.
	Operators from Russia still don't want to switch to western built regional jets. They still rely upon the former russian models like this Tupolev 1.54.
	The DC-1, a design study by the Douglas Aircraft Coroporation for companies who operate from very short runways and would therefore like the little "extra uuumph" of a third engine.
	The secret reason why Swissair went bancrupt in 2001: Their design study of a MD-12 doubledecker aircraft to shuttle between Geneva and Zurich.
	Another variant of the famous Embraer 145 regional jet solves the performance problem Swiss has faced on many hot and high airfields. The EMB345 powers the small brasilian build jet out of any field.
	A third variant of the Embraer 145 regional jet was the answer to the problem of the expansion strategy of the now defunct "Qualiflyer group". In order to be able to operate into the airfields of the alliance members like Transsilvanian Airlines, Air Kosak and Tchetchenian Airlines, the EMB145 had to be capable to land on unpaved airfields or runways with very weak concrete.
	The truth about low-cost airlines: Tey save money by buying customized aircraft, taylored to their operation! The new B7 of Southwest.
	Japan Airlines (JAT) has founded a new subsidiary, which should operate low-demand transcontinental routes from their Tokio base. This B731 is mainly used for training purposes and to operate the new 9500 miles route from Tokio to New York in a special 14 seat all-economy layout. Fuel capacity of this aircraft has been boosted to 48 tons, enabling the small airliner to stay aloft for 20 hours non-stop.
	Much to the joy of crews and passengers alike, German charter operator Hapag-Lloyd announced the purchase of four B737-800QI (quattro injection), to be able to make heavy gross weight departures out of the greek islands with their short runways. Crews are very happy with the new performance. Incredibly, the runway performance charts are now not restricted in the high gross weight part, but in the low takeoff weight part of the graphs! A "rated thrust" temperature has to be entered at low temperatures, in order not to reach supersonic speeds below 10'000ft. The new aircraft reportedly climbs to FL410 in less than 2 minutes, leaving the passengers earcracking and the crew with a wide grin on their faces.
	Contrary to Southwest, Ryanair has shaken the market by ordering 60 brandnew B787's. The new fatsos are designed as a quickly available competition to the A330, and the 7E7 dreamliner scheduled for delivery in 2008.
	Bombardier has commited itself to the regional and commuter aircraft market. With their new Dash 8-050, they really cater to the needs of smaller regional aircraft operators.
	Qantas has been very impressed by the new A330, but was a bit concerned about flying into the wide world with a twinjet, because they operate most of their routes over water. Now Airbus has designed the A335 for them, a specialized trijet with double stabilizers.
	One of the ideas that André Dosé tried to save money in the current turnaround situation of Swiss International Air Lines: A cutted version of the MD-80, called the MD-8.
	Modern jet pilots are really lacking hours on tailwheel planes, so Boeing constructed this very special B737-700TW for a bizjet operator who has a fleet of DC3's and B737's. The FAA has already granted permission to operate the two types on a common typerating.
	The engineering department of Lauda Air was told about the sensational "ground effect" where lift is multiplyed by aerodynamical effects. In a series of test flights, they proved that the range of their B777 can be stretched to operate the Vienna (Austria) - Sydney (Australia) route nonstop, by descending to FL001 immediately after crossing Dubai, and crossing the Indian ocean just some meters over the water surface. The nonstop flight feature is subject to calm sea - as soon as the waves are larger than 1.50 meters, the flight is routed via an enroute stop as scheduled.
	When the Boeing Tech Department heard of Lauda's trials, they were quick to answer the problem of the waves goping higher than 1.5 meter. With their Boeing Aviation Partner floats, they had good success in landing the aircraft in waves up to 3.5 meters, enabling an operator to fly ground effect 777's even with waves up to this height. Nevertheless Lauda was not among the customers for this add-on. But Boeing quickly found a viable partner in British Airways, who is now able to offer services to the Bermudas and the Bahamas without being ETOPS restricted.
	In order to impress Continental Airlines, a long time Boeing-only customer, they provided this A340-700STP (special takeoff performance). The figures do impress: FAR field length required for takeoff on sea level is just 367 meters in ISA conditions, nota bene on max gross weight!
	An even more impressive version goes to Iberia, which has ordered two A340-680ECS (extreme cruising speed) to reach their South American destinations quicker. The aircraft cruises at Mach 0.96 and reduces flighttime on the Madrid-Santiago de Chile leg by more than one hour.
	Nordic Airways of Sweden has taken advantage of André Dosé's decision to cut out sections of the Swiss International Air Lines MD-80's, and has stretched their MD-80 into a more convenient version. It seats 445 pasengers in a single-cabin layout, is operated with a cabin crew of 27, and boasts the companies efficiency: "We are amazed about the low seat-kilometer cost on this plane, and are considering to stretch another one of these workhorses to our needs", says Hägar Starkström, head of public relations.
	VIP's are known to be among the people who fear most about flying. This very special gentleman, a Texan oil tycoon, has taken these fears to a new top, ordering a special five engine B727-500 at Boeing which was happy to sell their last fuselage which was in storage in Seattle. Amazingly, the stock papers of the owner's oil company are reported to nearly double in value after a max gross weight takeoff of this plane, consuming a sheer 29 tons of fuel per flight hour.
	Northwest has agreed to a union plan to save money in the operation without cutting the salaries of the pilots. Instead of buying 35 new A320 family aircraft as planned, the existing B747-400 series are rebuilt up to the needs of the domestic US market, and resized to a 150 seat all economy layout. The are operated by only 3 cabin crew, and feature just two turbofan engines.
	Croatia is a secret team partner for the new A317 which was planned by Airbus Industries to offer A320 family operators an even smaller aircraft for regional routes. As Guy Jenesaispas, deputy project manager A317, stated eralier this month, airlines "have now the choice to fly Airbus aircraft for whatever needs they encouter. Be it a 30-seater aircraft like the A317 or an 800 seater like our A380, you'll get qhat you need from us."
	Since the 9-11 incident, traffic from and to Island is constantly decreasing. Icelandair has taken the decision to keep their fleet of B757, but to re-engineer the fuselages to their needs. Here, the B757-050 is seen fresh out of the paintshop on approach to London-Heathrow.
	Iran has been shaken with embargoes since the mid 1970's. The need for spare parts has grown incredibly, forcing Iran Air to just take apart broken or unservicable parts from their aircraft, and to rebuild them with what's left.