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Space companies progress on commercial crew grants, await third round
Contractors under NASA's commercial crew development (CCDev) programme have completed a number of technical milestones marking significant progress towards access to the International Space Station (ISS) and low Earth orbit (LEO).
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Asian Sky Group, AVIC International ADE ink co-operation agreement
China's state-owned aircraft import and export agency, AVIC International, is moving into the pre-owned business jet market after signing a deal with a Hong...
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ROUTES: LAX gearing up to accommodate big jets and new routes
Visiting LA? You'll love the beaches and you won't want to miss Disneyland. While in town, walk with the stars in Hollywood and enjoy the great shopping.
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NewsROUTES: Guide to airline start-ups and groundings in 2012
High-profile airline groundings may have dominated much of the news this year, but there are a number of new kids on the block
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ROUTES: Mumbai airport to add 11 destinations to network
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) is targeting 11 new destinations for its network over the next two years. At the top of its...
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ROUTES: India targets growth to 250 airports by 2030
India is aiming to have 250 operational airports by 2030 as part of its bid to ensure that its lagging air transport infrastructure keeps up with rapidly...
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ROUTES: Heathrow debate has regional implications
News that Patrick McLoughlin, the UK's new transport secretary, has postponed his decision over Heathrow's third runway until after the next General Election...
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ROUTES: BA to raise Dublin flight frequency
British Airways will operate eight daily return flights from London Heathrow to Dublin this winter, resuming services on the route after a 20-year absence,...
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ROUTES: Etihad’s Hogan flattered by Emirates' Australian strategy
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan took the opportunity during his opening address at the World Route Development Strategy Summit to express his...
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ROUTES: Greece looks to aviation industry to rescue economy
Greece sees aviation as key to rescuing itself from its economic predicament, the county's new minister of tourism Olga Kefalogianni says. Speaking...
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ROUTES: Abu Dhabi's Rotana grows domestic operations
While Etihad Airways has been making waves on the international stage, Abu Dhabi's new domestic operator Rotana Jet is ramping up its network after launching...
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ROUTES: New Istanbul airport capacity will power Turkish Airlines growth
Additional capacity from a new airport in Istanbul is crucial to the continued growth at Turkish Airlines, says its president and chief executive Temel Kotil,...
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ROUTES: Seawings expands seaplane business in Abu Dhabi
One new tourist attraction in the UAE is making somewhat of a splash. Seaplane operator Seawings, having successfully developed a business in Dubai, is now...
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ROUTES: Dublin airport expects rush of Irish diaspora visitors in 2013
Ireland's diaspora are being called home in 2013 to reconnect with its roots and follow the example of US president "Barack O'Bama" - as the Irish sometimes...
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ROUTES: Forum tackles the issues changing the face of the industry
The Airline Business World Air Forum lands in Amsterdam on 23-24 October, where airline leaders will discuss the trends that are changing the face of the industry.
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ROUTES: Orbis flying eye hospital touches down in Abu Dhabi
Eye-care charity Orbis has flown its flying eye hospital to Abu Dhabi to welcome Routes delegates onboard the aircraft and showcase its work training ocular...
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THY prioritises widebody twins ahead of A380/747-8I decision
Fast-growing Turkish Airlines sees a need for an aircraft with the capacity of the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 but is focused on acquiring more widebody...
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NewsOneworld to announce new member, Qatar expected
Oneworld will hold an event announcing a "significant membership development" on 8 October, coming amidst widely-reported discussions with Qatar Airways...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Big three engine manufacturers shift up a gear
Powerplant makers are vying to deliver the 10% fuel-burn improvement targeted by Boeing for the next generation of its hot-selling 777 widebody twinjet family. We investigate the likely offerings from General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce.
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Belated inquiry probes Germanwings pilots' fume struggle
German investigators have disclosed that both pilots of a Germanwings Airbus A319 were badly affected by fumes while approaching Cologne, but details about the seriousness of the event only emerged a year after it took place.