AIR TRANSPORT
10 Network expansion drives Southwest ambition. Max 10’s economics lauded by United. EASA proposes CFM56-7B fan check directive

11 In-service engine issues take edge off Rolls-Royce results. Emirates unveils new cabin for its 777-200LRs

12 Atlas finds used 767s perfect but may also consider A330s. KLM may revive UK licence amid Brexit uncertainty

DEFENCE
14 Germany takes aim at fleet readiness

15 Repaired KC-390 resumes flight testing. MTU partnership could provide lift as Berlin weighs King Stallion offer.
Jordan, Qatar sign $51m deal for UTAS pods

17 Kuwait sets sights on adapted King Air

BUSINESS AVIATION
20 Hendell ready to double its PC-12 fleet on rising demand. Babcock 'global launch operator' for H160. Bell coy as Snyder confirms pre-launch state

FEATURES
23 MILITARY TRAINING Learning fast
Conceived in the Eisenhower era, the supersonic Northrop T-38C Talon has seen generations of US Air Force pilots through advanced training.
We look at the aircraft bidding to replace it and survey an Australian scheme to gain more value on the ground

COVER STORY
28 Czechs set to bounce Aero Vodochody believes its L-39NG – a repowered variant of its once-top-selling trainer – can resurrect its pre-1990s reputation as one of Europe’s major aircraft manufacturers