SkyEurope files for bankruptcy

The Eastern European budget carrier is the latest airline to collapse as the industry suffers in the downturn

Aer Lingus sees losses grow

The Irish airline has announced a net loss of €73.9m for the first half, compared to €21.6m the year before

A history of air hostesses

The oldest marketing ploy in aviation history

British Airways confronts pay cut decision

It is feared the national flag carrier will face a fight for survival if its staff decide against a proposed salary holiday

British Airways asks staff to work for free

The struggling airline is hoping its staff will work for up to a month without pay as it fights for its survival

Atlantic debris is missing flight 447

Brazilian officials have confirmed the wreckage spotted in the Atlantic is from the Air France plane that disappeared on Monday

Ryanair dives into red for first time

Low-cost airline makes its first ever annual loss after being hit by higher fuel costs

Profits crash at British Airways

British Airways announced its biggest loss in over two decades this morning as the global downturn cut into profits

Picture Past, May 2: Commercial jet plane

1952: The maiden commercial jet airline flight leaves London Airport