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June 07, 2011

Rolls-Royce Reportedly Redesigning A350 Engines

Airbus Had Complained About R-R's Single-Engine Strategy For All A350 Models

Reports coming from the IATA conference in Singapore indicate that Rolls-Royce is set to build a new engine for the Airbus A350, a move said to be brought on by pressure from the European plane maker to make its composite-construction airliner competitive with Boeing's Dreamliner And 777-300ER.

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New Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, Freighter To Debut At 2011 Paris Air Show

Dreamliner Will Also Be On The Ramp At Le Bourget

Boeing's two new 747-8 airplane models ... the Intercontinental passenger version and the Freighter version ... will make their international debuts at the Paris Air Show, joining the 787 Dreamliner as highlights of the company's presence during the show.

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United Continental, Delta Hike International Baggage Fee$

Slight Discount For Delta Online Check-In Also Dumped

Two of the nation's largest airlines are charging more for a second bag on a trans-Atlantic flight. United Continental and Delta moved in lock-step to boost second bag fees on those flights.

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TACA Fined for Violating DOT Price Advertising Rules

Airfare Searches Online Did Not Include Taxes And Fees

The DOT has assessed a civil penalty against TACA International Airlines for violating the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of airfares.  The company was assessed a $55,000 civil penalty.

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IATA Calls for Unity, Leadership And Innovation In Singapore

Bisignani: Sustainable Profitability Remains Elusive

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the global aviation industry to build a platform for a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and a united stand in addressing challenges and finding solutions.

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IATA: Airline Industry 2011 Profit Outlook Slashed To $4 Billion

High Oil Prices, Natural Disasters, Political Unrest Take Their Toll

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has further downgraded its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion. This would be a 54% fall compared with the $8.6 billion profit forecast in March and a 78% drop compared with the $18 billion net profit (revised from $16 billion) recorded in 2010.

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