The clouds that were gathering on aerospace's horizon last year are set to break with a vengeance in 2009. Our writters make thier predictions for what the coming year holds in store.

 Turbulent times
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AIRFRAMERS Crunch time

AIRLINES IATA predicts grim 2009 for airlines

AVIONICS Smarter smart aids

BUSINESS Deferring to reality

BUSINESS AVIATION From boom to gloom

DEFENCE Make or break

ENVIRONMENT 20/20 Vision

IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Well connected

SAFETY In the doldrums

SPACEFLIGHT Room at the top

Source: Flight International