Contents - June, 2008

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FEATURES

10. POSITION & HOLD
    China--private aviation gets ready to thrive
    by Marvin Cetron
    World's fastest growing economy awaits business travelers.

36. EVENT COVERAGE
    Annual AEA show comes to capital region
    by Glenn Connor
    Glass cockpit capabilities are up, costs are down.

56. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    US Army Golden Knights
    by Phil Rose
    In pursuit of parachuting perfection, top team trains with turboprop twins.

64. CANADIAN CORPORATE AVIATION
    Business outlook--good with scattered challenges
    by Rob Seaman
    Concerns persist over US economy, exchange rates, regulatory issues.

70. MANAGEMENT NOTES
    Aircraft acquisition--a guide
    by David Bjellos
    Rules to steer by when considering new equipment.

76. FLIGHT DEPT PROCEDURES
    Does your Part 91 operation need an ops manual?
    by Grant McLaren
    Defining limitations can extend safety margins but reduce flexibility.

82. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Operating to and within Australasia
    by Grant McLaren
    Expect long legs and strict agricultural inspections.

90. WX BRIEF
    Wind in the wires
    by Karsten Shein
    Catching the drift can lead to smoother flights.

98. OFFSHORE HELO OPS
    Cougar helicopters challenge the North Atlantic
    by Rob Seaman
    Sikorsky S61Ns, S92As handle customers' offshore range and cargo needs.

104. FLIGHTCHECK
     Eurocopter AS350B3
     by Woody McClendon
     More power, new displays help make latest AStar a winner.

109. 2008 SALARY STUDY
     Average salaries increase at corporate flight depts

124. SAFETY TECHNIQUES
     Managing sleep patterns to reduce fatigue
     by Peter Berendsen
     Can power naps--or longer breaks--help promote safer flight operations?