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France pledges 15 billion euros for stricken aviation firms
(UPDATED) The French government says it is taking action to save around 100,000 jobs in the country's aviation industry
[OPINION] The era of cheap flights is over
'When the dust settles, whether by reason of conscience, aversion to novel pathogens, or dislike of higher prices, many will put off from taking to the sky'
New Russian jet takes to air in bid to rival Airbus, Boeing
The MC 21 manufactured by Irkut Corporation can carry up to 211 passengers and fly up to 6 000 kilometers
Russia challenges Airbus, Boeing with new jet
The MC 21 plane which can carry up to 211 passengers is Moscow s answer to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737
Dues unpaid: 4 int'l airlines may face NAIA access restriction
MIAA says the airlines were given demand letters as early as 2014 with final letters sent in 2015 and early 2016
China revs up new aero-engine group
The China Aviation Engine Group seeks to develop engines that would power big commercial jets
Asian airlines more cautious with orders – Boeing
Orders for new planes are affected as carriers profits go down and economic woes hound countries
Europe 'big 5' airlines launch new alliance
The Airlines for Europe A4E alliance calls for an end to excessive fees paid by travellers
Singapore Airlines half-year profit down 55.5%
Considered a bellwether for the industry the airline’s net profit as of September 30 is pulled down by heavy losses in Tiger Airways and warns of a challenging outlook ahead
Think tank: PAL to book losses until 2015
The parent firm of flag carrier Philippine Airlines will continue to book losses until 2015 due to its ambitious fleet renewal program an aviation think tank says
Malaysia Airlines to trim staff, routes, replace CEO in reform plan
Khazanah Nasional hopes the measures will enable to save Malaysia Airlines from bankruptcy after two devastating disasters
Malaysia Airlines losses widen after air disasters
The flag carrier said it posted a 305 7 million ringgit 97 2 million loss in the April June quarter
Govt grounds Cebu Pacific pilots after NAIA incident
Pilots of the Cebu Pacific aircraft that skidded in the NAIA runway were grounded
2012 YEARENDER: Budget airlines rule Philippine skies
The year 2012 put the global spotlight on the Philippine aviation industry largely due to the phenomenal performance of the low cost carriers both flying domestic and international routes
