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US Senate backs China on EU airlines carbon tax
07/02/2012 - AVIATION

US Senate backs China on EU airlines carbon tax

The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has infuriated the Chinese, which has banned its airlines from contributing, while a bill has been approved by the US Senate calling on the government to use “all tools” to keep US operators exempt.
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Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax
07/02/2012 - CHINA

Chinese airlines shun EU carbon tax

China said Monday it will bar its airlines from paying charges on carbon emissions of flights in and out of Europe. The United States and Russia also oppose the EU-imposed measures to rein in climate-changing gases, which came into effect this year.
Paris airports downplay impact of strike
06/02/2012 - FRANCE

Paris airports downplay impact of strike

Paris airport authorities said Monday that airlines have limited the damage of an aviation workers’ strike by rescheduling flights in advance. Aviation unions called the strike over a law aimed at ensuring minimum service during industrial actions.
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Air France plan cost cutting to slash debt
12/01/2012 - AVIATION

Air France plan cost cutting to slash debt

Air France-KLM said in a statement on Thursday that it was embarking on "an ambitious three-year plan to restore profitability", including a salary freeze and a reduction in investment, in a renewed bid to tackle its debt.
EU court rejects American challenge to CO2 airline tax
07/02/2012 - AVIATION

EU court rejects American challenge to CO2 airline tax

The European Court of Justice ruled Wednesday against a legal challenge to EU plans to charge airlines for their carbon emissions. The court dismissed claims from US, Canadian and other carriers that the plan violates international aviation pacts.
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French airport security strike disrupts flights
18/12/2011 - France

French airport security strike disrupts flights

A strike by French airport security staff on Saturday led to the cancellation of all flights at Lyon and caused disruption at Paris Charles de Gaulle. The action is said to continue, affecting all flights departing from Lyon on Sunday morning.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
29/11/2011 - AVIATION

American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

American Airlines and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday following a breakdown in negotiations with employees to reduce labour costs. The airline had also been suffering from high fuel prices.
Giants of the south: Toulouse and Montpellier
21/11/2011 - RENDEZ-VOUS IN FRANCE

Giants of the south: Toulouse and Montpellier

Join us for a trip to the south of France to explore two cities - Toulouse and Montpellier. Just 250 km apart and with the sea not far off, they are known for their quality of life. They have sun, great parks, fantastic architecture and are centres of science. And passionate, too, about their green spaces.
Qantas dispute enters arbitration as talks fail
21/11/2011 - Australia

Qantas dispute enters arbitration as talks fail

An industrial dispute between Qantas Airways and its pilots, baggage handlers and caterers will go to arbitration, after talks failed on Monday. All sides will now have to accept a settlement imposed by Australia's industrial umpire.
Boeing's largest-ever order set to boost US economy
18/11/2011 - AVIATION

Boeing's largest-ever order set to boost US economy

Aviation giant Boeing has signed a historic $21.7 billion deal with Indonesia's largest private carrier Lion Air. The jet order, brokered with US government assistance, will support more than 110,000 jobs for Boeing and US suppliers.
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