HOME > APG Publications > APG PR brochure "Aviation Program News" "Aviation Program News" encompasses JAXA R&D activities in aeronautical fields. Feature Article and Research Report expound on the latest R&D endeavors, and Interview gets up close and personal with the researchers involved in these projects. Each issue offers cutting edge technical information in simple understandable English. Quarterly issues published in February, May, August, and October. No.08 2008 Spring * Special Topic *    The technology for securing the safety of air traffic has begun to change. * Research Report ... From the research field *    Research on the public acceptability of the sonic booms from supersonic transport    Research on a low NOx fuel nozzle for large aircraft engines * Interview ... People flying dreams *    The wondrous capabilities of the unmanned aerial vehicle * Topics *    The IPCC sends Dr. Hayashi a letter of appreciation for his substantial contribution to work awarded by the Nobel Peace Prize 2007 This Magazine is available for free at the following site. (Japanese version only)   Noshiro Testing Center / Kakuda Space Center / Tsukuba Space Center / Earth Observation Center   Katsuura Tracking and Communication Station / JAXA i / Chofu Aerospace Center   Sagamihara Campus / Uchinoura Space Center / Masuda Tracking and Communication Station   Tanegashima Space Center / Okinawa Tracking and Communication Station / Tsukuba EXPO Center   Science Museum in Marunouchi / Osaka Science & Technology Center Contact Aviation Program Group / Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency   7-44-1 Jindaiji Higashi-machi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-8522   Fax: +81-422-40-3281 Email: