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Airlines to See 78 Percent Profit Drop This Year: IATA

The International Air Transport Association on Monday further downgraded its 2011 airline industry profit forecast to $4 billion, which would represent a 78 percent drop compared to last year.
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NATO Launches First Attack Helicopter Missions in Libya

NATO forces on early Saturday morning began using attack helicopters for the first time during military operations over Libya, the multinational force said.
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Hundreds of Endangered Turtles Found in Luggage at Bangok Airport

Thai airport customs officials discovered and seized 451 turtles packed into several suitcases after arriving from Bangladesh, officials said Thursday.
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Reallocation of European Airport Slots Could Yield $7 Billion Economic Boost

More than $7.14 billion in economic benefits could be gained by 2025 by reviewing European rules on allocating slots for landing and takeoff at the European Union's busiest airports, according to a new study.
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Germany’s Merkel Unexpectedly Banned from Iran Airspace Enroute to India

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's flight was delayed by several hours early Tuesday morning after the Iranian government decided at the last moment to deny permission for the aircraft to fly through its airspace, reports said.
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