A new All Aspect Warfare Blog Update offers an update on the current state of development on the upcoming action game from 3000AD, and the closed beta test currently getting underway in partnership with IGN. He also outlines plans for a derivative work, an aerial combat game:

Seeing the disappointment (well at least for an air combat grognard like me) that was H.A.W.X (I’m sure you can exchange it for Ace Combat 6 I think) and the clamouring for good “pick up and play” aerial combat PC games, we will be releasing a spin off based on AAW later this year.

This would be a pure aerial combat game with a campaign and instant action scenarios. Missions would range from ground strikes and combat air support to all out air skirmishes over hostile territory. Unlike AAW, it will only feature four (instead of twelve) aircrafts and only support [team] deathmatch multiplayer.

The target price point is $19.99.

The good thing about it is that if you like it and want to extend your experience, you will be able to upgrade it to the full All Aspect Warfare game for an additional $19.99. All you would need is a small client update. This plan is similar to [casual] games which allow you to try certain levels, then you can buy the rest. In this case, you get to buy a dedicate aerial combat game if thats your thing.