Two Flight International writers have won Aerospace Journalist of the Year Awards. Guy Norris took the Royal Aeronautical Society propulsion award for "Pulse Power" (17-23 June 2003), from Keith Mans. Justin Wastnage (below left) received the Embraer regional aircraft award for "Delayed Reaction" (16-22 September) from Horacio Forjaz.
Source: Flight International
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