Aerospace and defense / Joseph C. Anselmo. p.8 Virgin Galactic's. p.10 New responsibilities. p.10 Selex Galileo. p.11 XCOR Aerospace. p.12 Airbus begins. p.13 U.S. Navy, Northrop / Guy Norris. p.16 France begins / Michael A. Tarverna, Robert Wall. p.18 France approves / Michael A. Taverna. p.19 EU expected / Robert Wall. p.19 A400M officials / Robert Wall. p.20 China developing / Craig Covault. p.22 Griffin: NASA / Craig Covault. p.24 NASA, contractors / Frank Morring, JR. Etihad's purchase / Jens Flottau. p.27 Emirates eyes / Michael Mecham. p.28 Brussels Airlines / Jens Flottau. p.28 Remade Alitalia / Andy Nativi. p,.30 ATR looks for closer / Robert Wall. p.31 China Eastern / Bradley Perrett. p.32 U.S. faces challenge. p.114