The previous system of Ctrl Click to select a squad to focus on worked pre-8.0 since more than one aircraft squad could attack you at once. In post 8.0 it is unlikely to be attacked by 2 aircraft at the same time (unless its end game and you're the only target left in a 2x CV game). If that system was still implemented, it would be a case of just clicking the one incoming squad, which in itself would not be very engaging. In saying that, we have stated in a dev blog (source, point 6) that we are currently not happy with how the AA sectors work so that will be addressed soon. However changes and fixes do take time.
Interacting with CVs can be difficult, however there are methods of avoiding / mitigating CV damage such as using terrain and allies to your advantage, proper utilization of the AA sectors can also help mitigate the impact planes can you. While CVs are able to make multiple attack runs in comparison to pre 8.0, the alpha potential has been drastic...
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