That has added a third party to the traditionally close relationship between aircraft makers and their customers.

Some of Europe's largest aircraft makers have no such ambivalence.

Joint ventures with major Western aircraft makers were possible, the report concluded.

In such cases the cost is typically shared by airlines and the aircraft makers.

International France's two leading aircraft makers plan a partial merger.

The aircraft maker hailed the order as a sign of new life in its industry, but analysts were more reserved.

He did say, however, that it was possible that other aircraft makers could become involved, including the Japanese.

The other earnings story was written by Boeing, the aircraft maker.

But when listening to customers, these aircraft makers tend to hear different things.

The return of planes from the desert, he added, could be especially bad news for aircraft makers.