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Japanese entrepreneur next private astronaut
Space Adventures, the US space travel firm, has confirmed that its next wealthy customer will be Hong Kong resident and Japanese-born entrepreneur Daisuke Enomoto, or ‘Dice-K’ to his friends.
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NewsThird A380 flies as demo tour is postponed
The third Airbus A380 development aircraft (MSN002) took to the air yesterday, but the manufacturer has delayed the start of the A380’s forthcoming tour of Asia by three days due concerns over the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.
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Ryanair looks to IFE, phones and gambling for extra revenues
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has signalled renewed enthusiasm for revenue-generating in-flight services, including its hope to trial an onboard gambling solution in 2007.
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Gulfstream Aerospace confident of maintenance approvals
Gulfstream Aerospace is confident of receiving full maintenance approvals for its current product range at its European facility by early next year, as the company hints at further non-US expansion.
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Varig's shareholding foundation approves TAP investment
Brazilian carrier Varig’s majority shareholder has approved a plan under which TAP Portugal will acquire Varig’s cargo and maintenance units.
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NewsBoeing confirms Ariana order for four 737-700s
Boeing has confirmed an order from Ariana Afghan Airlines for four new 737-700s for delivery from 2009 as well as a lease deal for two 757-200s.
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ISS celebrates five years of continuous human presence
Commander Bill McArthur and Flight Engineer Valery Tokarev will today celebrate five years of continuous human presence on the international space station.
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EU expected to adopt ‘geographic return’ rules
Calls made for flexibility and reduced political interference in space contracts
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SR Technics prepares to launch 2006 public offer
But MRO provider will keep close eye on economy before making final decision
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NewsAe270 on track for EASA approval, but not market
Czech/Taiwanese venture hopes certification will bring investment to improved aircraft
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Manufacturers maintain impetus
Deliveries ramp up, production slots fill and backlogs build as market boom for business aircraft continues