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The article focuses on the 16-year forecast of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) titled "Aerospace Forecast for Fiscal Years 2009-25." It notes that the forecasts are tied to the optimistic view of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama of what is happening with the global economy and when markets will begin to pull out of their economic dive. According to the forecast, the total mainline air carrier and regional passenger enplanements will rise from 757.4 million in 2008 to 1.1 billion in 2025, an average annual rate of 2.2%.

Focuses on the culmination the annual World Congress by the American Society of Travel Agents in Montreal, Quebec from November 6-11, 2005. Cause of the annual event's termination; Launch of its counterpart, the International Destination Expo in Prague, Czech Republic; Programs and activities; Attendees and exhibitors.

Presents the travel operator Cendant Corp. in the U.S. Creation of a distribution infrastructure by the firm for travel agents; Importance of agencies to the firm; Types of business units operated by the company. INSETS: Travel Agent Intel Cendant Holdings;Cendant Launching New Hotel Program.

Discusses the importance air consolidators for travel agents in the U.S. Implications of the choice of commission or net fares offered by most consolidators for travel agents; Question on how to choose a consolidator to work with; Relevance of tapping other agents.

Reports on the initiative of executives of the Vacation.com in training members how to use every tool and program available to Vacation.com members. Overview on the training conducted by executives of Vacation.com; Goal of the organization for organizing the training; Purpose of the training. INSETS: Revamped Conference to Focus on Technology;CruiseCentre Sails Into 2005.

Forecasts the outlook of for travel industry in 2005. Demand for cruises and family travel; Predicted performance of airlines; Travel agents' optimism in the cruise industry; Hotel booking patterns; Consumer confidence in the industry.

Focuses on the factors that turned the airline consolidator business into an attractive alternative in the U.S. Commission option offered by consolidators to agents; Authorization of agents to set their own price; Business relations of consolidators with key airlines.

Features railroad company Amtrak Corp. Financial recovery of the company through the increase of federal subsidies; Efforts of president an chief executive officer David Gunn to reform the financial status of the company; Restoration of capital assets such as locomotives, car interiors and rail infrastructure. INSET: Amtrak Rewards Loyal Customers.

Reports on the business operations of Amadeus North America. Launch of a program to help keep smaller agencies in business called Agenta; Mechanics of the Agenta; Benefits of Agenta to smaller travel agencies; Integration with airline information technology and electronic commerce businesses; Booking performance in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Reports on the business performance of Sabre Holdings Corp. in the U.S. Analysis on the revenue growth of the company; Use of effective marketing strategies; Level of competitive advantage.

Discusses fare deals being offered by some reputable air consolidators that can benefit travel agents. Relationship between consolidators and airlines; Key considerations in choosing consolidators; Expected growth of the consolidation industry; Net rates; Survival skills; Future of consolidators.

Focuses on the business performance of Amadeus company in the U.S. Financial condition; Share of the company in foreign markets; Internet services of the company for its cruise booking service. INSETS: FastFacts;Amadeus Wins Corporations Through e-Travel.

Focuses on the importance of communication technology to the operations of travel agencies in the U.S. Overview of the technology adopted at Magellan Technologies; Complexity of the telephony side of technology for agents; Availability of a range communication systems for agencies.

The article discusses the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), examining remarks from administrator Randy Babbitt on the NextGen air traffic control system, a report by the U.S. Transportation Department which found the FAA at fault for cost overruns, and the establishment of a Program Management Organization (PMO) for the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Work on programs such as En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is examined.

Shares the views of executives of U.S.-based travel agencies on how the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) can guide agents through a brave new world of technological tools. Role of ASTA in offering courses on how to sell and how to increase profitability; E-marketing; Online agents.

Focuses on the online travel sites of Sabre Inc. in the U.S. Views of William Hannigan, chief executive officer of Sabre, on industry awards for technology; Move of the travel agents to combat terrorism; Impact of online corporate booking on travelers. INSET: FAST FACTS.

Lists the most powerful women in the U.S. retail travel industry as of August 26, 2002. Bonnie Adams; Pamela Arway; Michele Desreux; Gloria Bohan.

Reports on the corporate profile of Nexion, a San Jose, California-based firm that is a cross between a travel distribution network and a technology firm. Target market; Founding history; Features of the Nexion technology support for travel agents; Benefits to travel agents.

Provides information on recommended Web sites which can be used by travel agents to avail of technical assistance, as of July 1, 2002. WWW.amadeus.com; WWW.askrez.com; WWW.galileo.com; WWW.modernagent.com; WWW.neatagent.com; WWW.nexionnet.com; WWW.passportonlineinc.com; WWW.patheo.com; WWW.prioritypartner.com; WWW.respond.com.

Features executives of tour agencies in the U.S. Career history of Marketing Director Richard Bersen of The Mark Travel Corporation; Job responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer Sean Brennan of Brennan Tours; Educational background of General Manager Patti Buffolano of Micato Safaris.

Features the travel agency Galileo International. Effect of the acquisition by Cendant Corp.; Expectation of continued strong sales; Offer of a separate pricing program for small agencies. INSET: Galileo's Key Products.

Features the technology solutions company SolarNet in Vancouver, British Columbia. Concept and services of the company; Significance of the company in the tourist trade; Reliability of the service.

The article discusses recessionary effects on the U.S. aeronautics industry and trade-union actions being taken to prevent outsourcing of manufacturing work to cheaper labor pools available in the U.S. and abroad. It notes legal action that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) brought against United Technologies Corporation, parent firm of Pratt & Whitney, when the latter closed 2 plants in favor of outsourcing to Asia and a U.S. aircraft-engine maker.

Reports online travel agencies ways to market wares. Specialization of one product exclusively; Transformation of hobby collecting Disney memorabilia into business; Development of Web sites to market customers; Features of the services of Agency Portal.

Profiles several women executives at travel agencies and railroad companies in the United States. Celeste Allen; Caroline Cavalli; Doreen Domek.

Features TVG Mediterranee, a high-speed train owned by Rail Europe in White Plains, New York. Travel products and accommodation; Management team of the company; Cost of the services. INSET: EuroGroups' New Products.

The article focuses on the plan of the National Mediation Board (NMB) to change its interpretation of a U.S. labor law governing airline and rail union elections. The move is considered a politically charged proposal that could lead to more unionization in the aircraft industry. The sector is strongly opposed to any changes to the law that could make it easier for unions to organize as it is struggling financially.

The article analyzes the inclusion of flight attendants in fatigue mitigation studies and measures. Candace Kolander of the Association of Flight Attendants noted that the FSS is studying the duty periods and rest before and after a flight of 200 flight attendants. Kelly Skyles of the American Airlines' Association of Professional Flight Attendants argued that a fatigued flight attendant may react slower than expected to an event and therefore lead to a potential risk. She added that flight attendants tend to fall asleep on jumpseats while landing.

The article reports that 62 pilots and engineers at Amerijet represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) went on strike against Amerijet as its management walked out from talks for a contract. he union members are given support by various individuals, from pilots as passenger airlines to rival freight forwarders. The union asserted that the management did not compromise on work rules such as paid sick leave.

The article reports on the confirmation of former Air Line Pilots Association President J. Randolph Babbitt to head the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as U.S. Transportation Department deputy secretary nominee John Porcari. It is said that the two had little pushback from members of the committee. The author speculates that with the confirmation of Babbitt, there will be focus on the debate about strengthening rules for commercial air crew flight and duty time.

The article deals with the challenges that can be faced by Randy Babbitt as administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It notes that the major challenges will ranged from air traffic control modernization to labor disputes. Babbit plans to put a leadership team and intends to stress a culture of accountability at the agency. One of the major focus of his term at the agency is the NextGen air traffic control modernization initiative.

The article discusses the possibility for the commercial and military aviation to become the industrial world's leader in shifting to non-petroleum-based fuels to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and address persistent environmental issues, particularly the role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in global warming. According to Pratt & Whitney Vice President Alan H. Epstein, the biofuels the company measure are showing a heat capacity of JP-7. It notes the effort of Europe to advance biofuel research.

Focuses on the growth and expansion strategy utilized by Atlanta, Georgia tourism company Worldspan LP. Efforts in exploring innovative booking technologies; Reorganization of the company's executive staff to reflect a change in its business focus; Utilization of electronic commerce technology to enhance its business operations.

Examines how travel agents overcome pay cuts. Increased competition from direct-supplier Web sites and major online resellers; Worldspan's reduction of the segment requirements; Amadeus Global Travel Distribution SA's three-pronged effort to help retailers increase their productivity.

Profiles ten executives from the airline industry, who are included in `Travel Agent' magazine's list of Rising Stars. Tanna Cholas of National Airlines; Richard Crum of Universal Air Travel Plan; Peter Hunt of Continental Airlines.

The article considers the expansion of airports in the Middle East. Middle East and Persian Gulf state aviation officials are competing to outdo one another to build the largest, and perhaps most impressive, airport terminals at the crossroads between East and West. Airlines from the Middle East alone announced orders for nearly $50 billion worth of aircraft at the 2007 Paris air show in France, aiding their rapid worldwide expansion.

The article deals with the plans of U.S. airlines to make some major changes to their operating structures. Many airlines will pursue an untraditional strategy of selling off or leveraging non-core assets going forward. UAL Corp. is looking at selling both its Mileage Plus frequent-flier program and its MRO business.

The article reports that major U.S. airlines are looking at everything from selling off regional subsidiaries and frequent-flier programs to investing more in non-core units in a search for new revenue streams in an uncertain cost environment. Delta, for example, is contemplating separating out, but not selling, its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business, its business jet unit Delta AirElite, and Delta Global Services. Southwest Airlines will be undergoing substantive changes in an effort to significantly boost revenues.

The article reports that the aviation industry in the Middle East and Gulf regions continues to grow. The emergence of new regional low-cost carriers is becoming commonplace in a region that stifles competition with laws that penalize startups to support government-owned carriers. According to the International Air Transport Association, from now until 2010, international traffic from the Middle East is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.9%, well above the 4.8% average expected for the rest of the world.

The article reports on the financial performance of Northwest Airlines Corp. for the second quarter of 2007. The company reported a pre-tax profit of $273 million, while preparing to shrink capacity by year-end through a fleet renewal plan. Northwest, which emerged from bankruptcy protection on May 31, 2007 was aided by fresh-start accounting practices that, when included, show a net profit for the quarter of $2.15 billion compared with a net loss of $285 million in second quarter of 2006.

The article announces the plan of Spirit AeroSystems to deliver the first composite Section 41 forward fuselage of a 787 Dreamliner to Boeing's final assembly facility in Everett, Washington in April 2007. Spirit has design-and-build responsibility for the forward fuselage and the fixed and movable leading wing edges and pylons. The almost-finished section was rolled out for employees and Boeing officials on April 16, 2007.

The article discusses the efforts of Sabre to remain competitive in the global distribution system (GDS) market. Several new players in the GDS market are promising lower transaction fees in order to compete with Sabre. The difference between Sabre and other GDS is that Sabre Travel Network is an efficient marketplace that makes the travel industry run smoothly by connecting more buyers with more sellers in better ways. The company is innovating its technology and adopting new open systems to further improve its services. INSET: Jurni Hits the Campaign Trail.