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Race for the stars
Although the Ansari X-Prize has been won, the contest to offer the first space tourism flights is hotter than ever. And now there’s even talk of starting a suborbital racing series...
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EC sketches space policy as NASA draws roadmap
European ‘Space Council’ to consider priorities as USA maps out future exploration
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As good as it gets
Although it may not have felt that way, the industry may already have seen the best of the economic upturn, writes Chris Tarry
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Gulf carriers in upbeat mood
A mainly positive reporting season has seen several Middle Eastern airlines talk of privatisation and initial public offerings as they seek to raise capital and in some cases at least, continue to expand.
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ANA assists ailing carriers
Two of Japan’s long-struggling second-tier airlines are starting to show signs of promise after securing restructuring assistance from major carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA).
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Capacity crisis
Infrastructure investment is now back on the agenda with a vengeance, leading to high-level summits on both sides of the Atlantic. While Europe worries where the runways will come from, the USA frets about the FAA‘s dwindling funds
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Iceland’s overseas push
Icelandair’s parent company has branched into aircraft leasing as part of a new investment strategy, while the wider Icelandic aviation community is beginning an acquisition drive.
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Court orders Olympic to repay aid
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has called time on the Greek government’s machinations to stave off the financial collapse of flag carrier Olympic Airlines, ruling that Athens has not done enough to recover €194 million ($244 million) of unlawful aid.
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No more science fiction
Dr Philippe Rochat, executive director of the Air Transport Action Group which lobbies on behalf of the aviation industry on environmental matters, responds to the Green Party’s stance on airlines and the environment