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Concur Announces Latest Innovations in Corporate Travel Booking

REDMOND, Wash., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced new travel functionality including TripIt integration with Concur's travel booking tool to help organize and share travel plans, comprehensive travel request functionality for pre-trip and expenses approval, and additional rail partnerships for integrated rail content, giving business travelers the right information at the right time to help them make informed travel decisions.

Delta Starts Codeshare Flights With China Eastern

ATLANTA, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, customers of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will enjoy convenient connecting service to more than 20 cities throughout China under a new codesharing agreement between Delta and China Eastern, one of China's largest international airlines.

Etihad Airways and American Airlines Enter New Frequent Flyer Agreement

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and American Airlines announced today that they will build on their existing codeshare relationship by offering their passengers the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on flights booked on each other's flights.

New Level of Safety for 200 Million Passengers - The First InFlight 911 Service Scheduled to Release

NEW YORK, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- InFlight Labs, LLC, developer of InFlightMessenger.com, the popular advanced air-to-ground communication service for passengers, has announced today that they will deploy a powerful new Inflight Emergency-911 Service that will help airline pilots and staff to alert up to 100 government personnel simultaneously in the event of an inflight crisis.

Malaysia Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance

SINGAPORE, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Airlines is to join oneworld®, adding one of aviation's most frequent award winners to the world's leading quality airline alliance.

New Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter to Debut at 2011 Paris Air Show

CHICAGO, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 innovative 787 Dreamliner as highlights of the company's presence during the show.

Artificial Intelligence Will Solve ATM Capacity Problems, Global Debate at the First Virtual UBM Live ATC Global Event

CHICAGO, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Human beings will soon be unable to cope with developing complex air traffic situations, according to Thorgier Palsson, Professor of Air Navigation Technology at Reykjavik University.

Goodrich Supports Historic US Airways Flight 1549 Arrival in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) is a proud sponsor of the efforts underway for the final "arrival" of US Airways Flight 1549 to the Carolinas Aviation Museum.

First ANA Crews Complete Boeing 787 Pilot Training

SEATTLE, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and ANA (All Nippon Airways) have completed pilot training in Seattle, Wash., for the first airline crews who will fly the 787 Dreamliner.

Low Cost Sector Bolsters Global Airline Growth

CHICAGO, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth in scheduled airline operations is showing some signs of slowing compared to earlier months this year, according to the latest statistics from OAG, a UBM Aviation brand.