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AnalysisANALYSIS: ATV era opens final chapter with 'flawless' space station docking
The International Space Station marked the end of an era on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 with a “flawless” arrival by the fifth and final resupply flight in ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle programme
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Finnair hopes for cargo lift from new A350s
Finnair aims to capitalise on the additional belly cargo capacity of its new Airbus A350s, of which it will start taking delivery in the second half of next year.
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Finnair to roll out 'economy comfort' product by year-end
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to launch a new product offering additional legroom and amenities, dubbed "economy comfort", on its long-haul flights by the end of this year.
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Poland advances MiG-29 upgrade
Deliveries of upgraded RAC MiG-29s to the Polish air force are continuing, and negotiations about a second batch may begin soon.
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NewsFinnair details initial A350 routes
Airbus A350 XWB European launch customer Finnair will initially deploy its new aircraft on routes to Shanghai, Bangkok and Beijing when it enters service with the Oneworld carrier in the second half of next year.
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Israeli rivals take aim at Polish helicopter deal
Two Israeli companies are competing in a tender aimed at equipping Polish combat helicopters with advanced air-to-surface missiles.
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Gulfstream navigating Russian market amid sanctions
Gulfstream is continuing efforts to sell and maintain aircraft in Russia while navigating new economic sanctions by the USA and Europe that target certain individuals, which include some of the company's clients, a senior executive says.
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NewsDemand for heavy helicopters outstrips supply – Bristow
Future demand for large helicopters will outstrip demand, according to a leading global rotorcraft operator.
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NewsUK's first A400M powers toward flight debut
The UK’s first Airbus A400M tactical transport remains on track for a September delivery, with the Royal Air Force’s lead “Atlas” having performed its first low-speed taxy trial in Seville, Spaing.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Yield concerns cloud European second quarter
For European carriers, the second quarter brought improved profits but plenty of doubts over the yield environment for the rest of the year.
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BAE Systems sees growing Avro MRO demand in Canada
Canadian charter operator Summit Air has opted to maintain components on its BAE Systems Avro RJ85 regional jets via the manufacturer’s aftermarket arm.
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Germanwings takes over further Lufthansa routes in Dusseldorf
Lufthansa has transferred to its low-cost arm Germanwings two routes from Dusseldorf, to Budapest and Valencia.
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NewsAlitalia to become 'sexiest airline in Europe': Hogan
Alitalia will initiate a wide-ranging company rebranding in the first quarter of 2015 to transform it into "the sexiest airline in Europe", says Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan.
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Steering a rover from orbit? No problem now, says ESA
When astronauts finally one day arrive at an alien world, they might want to send a robot advance party down to check out the surface before committing themselves to landing – but controlling a rover from space is far from straightforward, as the orbiting driver would only have intermittent line ...
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NewsEtihad and Alitalia seal strategic partnership
Alitalia and Etihad have agreed a strategic tie-up which will see the Abu Dhabi-based carrier take a 49% in the Italian carrier for €387.5 million.
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NewsNATO to upgrade AWACS fleet
NATO’s fleet of Boeing E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft is to undergo a digital flight deck update, under a programme worth around $250 million.
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NewsAirTanker pitches Voyager for NATO refuelling shortfall
European NATO nations could access spare capacity on the UK’s Airbus A330 Voyager tanker/transport fleet, under an initiative being promoted by the industrial consortium responsible for providing the aircraft.
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Rosetta arrival marks "new chapter" in solar system exploration
The European Space Agency this week declared open a “new chapter in Solar System exploration” when its Rosetta spacecraft achieved the first-ever rendezvous with a comet.
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Premium Aerotec to introduce 3D printing technology
Premium Aerotec is planning to employ additive layer manufacturing technology for regular component production from 2016.
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NewsSwiftair MD-83 lost speed before rapid spiral descent
French investigators have determined that a Swiftair Boeing MD-83 lost over Mali entered a rapid spiral descent from which it failed to recover.