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If you write, research, work, or invest in the aerospace fieldNor simply want facts about today's aviationNthis broad and inclusive reference is essential. Updated for 1998, THE AVIATION & AEROSPACE ALMANAC remains the only all-encompassing aviation and aerospace referenceNa must-have compilation of facts and figures organized and indexed for ease of use. It provides full and accurate information on: General, regional, and commercial fleets; Military agencies and their aviation needs; Financial profiles of domestic airlines and parent companies; International carriers; Regional airlines; Pentagon procedures on contracts, research & development, budget allocations, and more; Air transport statistics; Business forecasts beyond the year 2001 for all segments of the industry; Passenger traffic statistics; Safety and accident records; Fuel consumption data; Traffic forecasts; Airport profiles and rankings; Key aviation/aerospace industry personnel; Staff listings for key Congressional committees and government agencies, including the FAA, NASA, DOT and NTSB; Directories of industry-related groups, businesses, associations, and consultants; Phone numbers for key contacts; Space launches, satellitesNand more. Prepared by the prestigious Aviation Week Group with the unmatched expertise of the editors of Aerospace Daily and Aviation Daily, this single-volume package of vital facts stands alone in the field. Unique and indispensable, it's the essential industry reference for all libraries, corporate bookshelves, and professional desktops.
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