Contents - September, 2008

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FEATURES

12. POSITION AND HOLD
    NASA-a time for celebration
    by Marvin Cetron
    Agency marks its 1st half century of imagination and practical research.

EVENT COVERAGE

38. Farnborough Intl 2008
    by Wally Epton
    Fuel prices, green issues-and 60 years as a world aerospace showcase.

42. ALEA 2008
    by Ken Solosky
    Helicopter orders remain strong as crimefighting technology advances.

60. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Kadoorie Group flight ops
    by Grant McLaren
    Diverse Hong Kong-based group promotes business aviation throughout region.

66. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
    Electronics special mission aircraft
    by Mike Potts
    Using modified business aircraft for specialized government work.

72. FLIGHTDECK TECHNOLOGY
    Rockwell Collins HGS
    by Grant McLaren
    Latest refinements increase flightdeck capability and functionality.

78. VLJs & TURBOPROPS
    Pro Pilot selection of turbine-powered business aircraft capable of 300 kts or more priced at $4 million or less
    by Woody McClendon

88. FBO PREFERENCES
    How schedulers pick FBOs
    by Mike Potts
    For large flight departments, choice may rest on safety, fuel price and service.

94. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Kemmons Wilson Companies
    by Jay Selman
    How a hotel and real estate business grew a flight department and FBO chain.

98. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Flying to Moscow
    by Grant McLaren
    Improved services reflect growing corporate demand.

102. 2008 POWERPLANT PRODUCT SUPPORT SURVEY
     1 Williams, 2 P&W, 3 Rolls-Royce, 4 GE,
     5 Honeywell, 6 Turbomeca

116. WX BRIEF
     Weather behind the scenes
     by Karsten Shein
     Interacting atmospheric forces and their complexities.