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Roscosmos changes leadership, but major shifts unlikely
Despite a leadership change and pending shakeup, the Russian space industry is unlikely to see dramatic shifts as it attempts to right itself in the wake of quality control issues.
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Delta challenges Etihad-Jat codeshare on fair competition
Delta Air Lines has challenged Etihad Airways and Jat Airways’ application for codeshare authority, repeating its concerns about fair competition with state-supported carriers.
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NewsPICTURE: First production AW189 makes maiden flight
The first production example of AgustaWestland's new 8t-class AW189 helicopter performed its maiden sortie on 10 October ahead of year-end delivery to Bristow Helicopters. Two further AW189s are under assembly at the airframer's plant in Vergiate, Milan.
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Aeroflot brands low-cost spin-off Dobrolet
Russia's Aeroflot is to brand its new budget airline spin-off Dobrolet, after the original name of Aeroflot adopted when the flag-carrier was formed 90 years ago.
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NewsNew Spartan customers await first aircraft
Alenia Aermacchi is gearing up to deliver its first C-27J transports to new customers Chad and Australia.
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NewsBelgium introduces first NH90 transport
Belgium's first NH Industries NH90 tactical transport helicopter arrived at Beauvechain air base on 2 October.
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NewsFlying low or sailing high, Airbus keeps a toe in the water
“We are designing a boat that is as much an aeroplane as it is a boat,” says Paul Larsen. And, when it comes to airflow and extreme performance, few are as knowledgeable as the holder of the outright world sailing speed record: an eye-popping 65.42kt (121km/h) over 500m.
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NewsSuperjet partners discuss corporate overhaul
Radical restructuring of the Russian Superjet programme is in progress, with talks having started between partners Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi.
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NewsAgustaWestland nears certification for military AW149
AgustaWestland hopes it will clinch military certification of its in-development AW149 helicopter in a baseline configuration by year-end.
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Aluminium demand continues strong growth: Alcoa
Alcoa is holding to its full-year forecast of 9-10% growth in global aerospace demand for aluminium, as third-quarter performance pulled the US metal producer back into the black despite falling prices.
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Civil push is new tack for Marshall
Marshall Aerospace is targeting a return to VIP conversions as part of its growing civilian activities to counteract the UK group’s reliance on the declining military market.
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European Parliament approves new flight-duty rules
Members of the European Parliament have pushed through new proposals on flight-duty limitations, rejecting transport committee opposition to the change.
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Twin Commander crack checks reprieve
Some operators of Twin Commander 690A/B model twin turboprop business aircraft have been given a reprieve from being compelled to carry out immediate repair work in the area of the type's rear pressure bulkhead.
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ROUTES: Airbus keeps A380 improvement options open
Airbus says it will examine ways to improve the A380 as and when the market need arises and it deems it necessary to introduce developments.
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ROUTES: Helsinki airport eyes Gulf carrier connection
Helsinki airport is aiming to land a Gulf carrier and sees good potential for connections through their hubs to the Indian subcontinent and Australia.
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Nordic Aviation Capital eyes CSeries order
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has emerged as apotential CSeries leasing customer after the aircraft conducted its first flight last month.
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NewsA350 undertakes minimum-unstick testing
Airbus has been conducting minimum-unstick testing with the A350-900 prototype at Paris Vatry airport as part of the aircraft's certification programme.
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ROUTES: Edelweiss details Las Vegas launch plans
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has detailed its plans to launch twice-weekly flights from Zurich to Las Vegas' McCarran International airport in the spring.
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ROUTES: Milwaukee seeks European service
Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International airport is revving up its marketing efforts to capture its first transatlantic service, hoping its close proximity to Chicago’s sprawling metropolis and lower airport charges compared to dominant O’Hare will prove attractive.
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ROUTES: Cardiff back on a growth mission
Cardiff Airport is on a mission to grow back capacity at the Welsh airport under its new owners, after passenger numbers roughly halved over the last five years.



















