The Australian share market ended a little lower yesterday, despite a positive start to the session. The ASX 200 Index (XJO) fell 8 points to 4157 points.

By David Fickling on May 17, 2012 Singapore Airlines (SIA) has long been known for its iconic Singapore Girls, the demurely smiling stewardesses whose beauty and in-flight pampering harken back to a day when aviation was glamorous—and profitable.

Yesterday was another down day for the Australian share market, with widespread selling in all sectors apart from the utilities, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) ended off 101 points to 4214 points.

Sydney Airport Holdings Limited (ASX:SYD) has reported total passenger traffic for April has decreased by 0.1 per cent. International traffic was up 4.4 per cent however, domestic travel was down 2.2 per cent.

By Andrea Rothman on May 16, 2012 European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. cautioned that delivering 30 Airbus A380 superjumbos this year will be a challenge and that fixing wing cracks on the double-decker airliner will occupy the company for years.

Following weak offshore leads the Australian share market looks to fall at open following a drop in US and European markets overnight.