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Airline shares weaker amid renewed terror concerns
Airlines shares were broadly lower on Monday after a Nigerian man was charged with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines plane on Christmas Day.
JAL bankruptcy proposed as option to banks: sources
A state-backed turnaround fund may seek to put Japan Airlines Corp through bankruptcy court as part of a restructuring of the struggling carrier, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
JAL bankruptcy proposed as option to banks-sources
A state-backed turnaround fund may seek to put Japan Airlines Corp through bankruptcy court as part of a restructuring of the struggling carrier, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
American Airlines plane crash-lands in Jamaica, 90 hurt (photos+ video)
An American Airlines Boeing 737 (AA331) carrying more than 150 passengers and crew overshot the runway last night in Kingston, Jamaica.
American Airlines plane overshoots Jamaica runway
An American Airlines Boeing 737 overshot the runway while landing at Kingston international airport in Jamaica late on Tuesday, and around 40 passengers were treated in the hospital, some for broken bones, authorities said.
Japan won't guarantee loans to struggling JAL
Japan's government will not offer guarantees on funding to Japan Airlines Corp (9205.T), Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said on Tuesday, eliminating one potential support for the carrier as it struggles for survival.
U.S. airlines sue over EU emissions regulation
Major U.S. airlines have mounted a legal challenge to European Union regulations that would cap allowable jetliner emissions and force carriers to pay up for exceeding limits.
JAL likely to choose Delta over American: report
Japan Airlines Corp is likely to choose Delta Air Lines as its overseas partner, ending its ties with American Airlines and the Oneworld alliance, Japan's Asahi newspaper reported on Friday.
American says could top up $1.1 bln offer to JAL
American Airlines said that it, private equity firm TPG and Oneworld alliance partners could increase their $1.1 billion investment offer to Japan Airlines (9205.T), depending on the struggling carrier's restructuring plan.
JAL soars after most retirees back pension cuts
Shares of Japan Airlines Corp jumped 4 percent on Wednesday after the struggling carrier said most of its retirees were willing to accept cuts to pension payouts.
JAL shares soar after most retirees back pension cuts
Shares of Japan Airlines Corp jumped 4 percent on Wednesday after the struggling carrier said most retirees were willing to accept cuts to pension payouts.
Most JAL retirees back pension cuts--company survey
Japan Airlines Corp said on Tuesday 5,700 retirees were willing to accept proposed cuts to pension payouts, falling just short of the numbers the struggling airline needs to secure approval for reducing its pension burden.
Airline industry to lose $5.6 billion in 2010: IATA
The world's airlines are set to lose $5.6 billion next year, more than previously estimated, with rising fuel costs offsetting a rebound in both passenger and air cargo, the industry group IATA said on Tuesday.
Airline assn raises 2010 sector loss expectations
The world's airlines are set to lose $5.6 billion next year, more than previously estimated, with rising fuel costs offsetting a rebound in both passenger and air cargo, the industry group IATA said on Tuesday.
Costly fuel means more woe for airlines: report
The world's airlines are set to lose $5.6 billion next year, far more than previously estimated, with a rebound in passenger and air cargo demand only partly compensating for rising fuel costs, industry group IATA said.
Airline industry to lose $5.6 billion in 2010: report
The world's airlines are set to lose $5.6 billion next year, more than previously estimated, with rising fuel costs offsetting a rebound in both passenger and air cargo, the industry group IATA said on Tuesday.
U.S., Japan reach open skies pact
The United States and Japan reached a landmark aviation agreement on Friday, a deal that eases barriers to passenger and cargo services and opens up the possibility for stronger alliances, officials said.
U.S., Japan reach open skies aviation pact
The United States and Japan reached a landmark aviation agreement on Friday, a deal that eases barriers to passenger and cargo services and opens up the possibility for stronger alliances, officials said.
U.S.,Japan reach open skies aviation pact
The United States and Japan reached a landmark aviation agreement on Friday, a deal that eases barriers to passenger and cargo services and opens up the possibility for stronger alliances, officials said.
Japan mulling $7.8 billion guarantee to JAL: source
Japan is looking at guaranteeing about $7.8 billion in funding to Japan Airlines Corp , a government source said on Monday, easing concerns that the carrier could run out of funds and helping send its shares 8 percent higher.
Airline shares jump on U.S. employment report
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airline stocks surged on Friday on a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report that could signal an economic rebound and subsequently spur passenger traffic.
Boeing urges airlines to conduct retrofit program- WSJ
Boeing Co is urging airlines to carry out a major retrofit on over 220 of its 777 jets in the light of a series of potentially dangerous incidents of overheating and chronic structural damage to engine parts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Boeing urges airlines to conduct retrofit program: report
Boeing Co is urging airlines to carry out a major retrofit on over 220 of its 777 jets in the light of a series of potentially dangerous incidents of overheating and chronic structural damage to engine parts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
ANA, United, Continental eye ties under open skies
Japan's All Nippon Airways said it and fellow StarAlliance members United Airlines and Continental Airlines plan to apply for antitrust immunity to allow closer cooperation on transpacific routes.
American, TPG offer $1.1 billion to JAL to block Delta
American Airlines said it and other members of the Oneworld airline alliance along with private equity fund TPG are willing to invest $1.1 billion in Japan Airlines to prevent it defecting to Delta Air Lines and the rival Skyteam group.
American, TPG ready to invest $1.1 billion in JAL
American Airlines said it, Oneworld alliance members and private equity fund TPG would be willing to invest $1.1 billion in Japan Airlines to match a similar bid from rival Delta and the SkyTeam alliance.
American and TPG ready to invest $1.1 billion in JAL
American Airlines said it, Oneworld alliance members and private equity fund TPG would be willing to invest $1.1 billion in Japan Airlines to bolster the airline's finances and prevent it from defecting to a rival alliance.
Delta: teaming up with 3rd party for JAL an option
Delta Air Lines said on Thursday that teaming up with a third party to support struggling Japan Airlines Corp, which is seeking a state bailout, was one option.
Delta cites improving revenue trends
Delta Air Lines Inc said on Wednesday that revenue was showing month-to-month improvement despite a persistent reduction in premium class demand.
Delta says SkyTeam could invest more in JAL - WSJ
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines Inc says the SkyTeam alliance of global carriers would be willing to invest more than its proposed $1.02 billion in Japan Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported.


