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European governments to cut aid to Airbus

Dec 1, 2011
The cuts are supposed to level the playing field in the airline business, but the conflict between Europe's Airbus and America's Boeing could continue to rage on for years.

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

Nov 29, 2011
The struggling airline has declared bankruptcy after a poor third quarter, but it says it will keep its scheduled flights running.

Who's to blame for tarmac delays?

Nov 23, 2011
The incidents of passengers getting stranded in a plane on the tarmac are actually down, thanks to steep new penalties enforced by the government. Airlines get the fines, but they may not be the only ones at fault.

Sweatin' to Aircraft Safety

Mar 30, 2011
If you're flying to New Zealand any time soon you may recognize a familiar face on your flight. Fitness icon Richard Simmons, best known for his...

MID-DAY UPDATE: Gaddafi's gold supply, UAW meets, oil prices back up

Mar 22, 2011
Here are some of the headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. Germany is calling for the European Union to impose a fu...

Strange requests up in the friendly skies

Feb 2, 2011
A final note. Virgin Atlantic says it always aims to go the extra mile when it comes to serving its passengers, but its customer relations...

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