The International Air Transport Association says 2009 is shaping up to be one of the toughest years the airline industry has ever faced.

国际航空运输协会说，2009年看来将会成为世界航空业有史以来面对的最为困难的年度之一。

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The International Aviation Transport Association says global passenger traffic will contract by two percent this year, but recover in 2010.

国际航空运输协会预测，全球的客运今年会下降两个百分点，但到2010年会有所复苏。

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The International Air Transport Association, assisted by relevant experts, is evaluating different electronic methods that could facilitate passenger tracing.

国际航空运输协会在有关专家的协助下正评估便于追踪旅客的各种电子方法。

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The International Air Transport Association estimated the cost to airlines at nearly two billion dollars.

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The International Air Transport Association recently reported that the Asia-Pacific region has eclipsed North America as the largest aviation market.

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The International Air Transport Association this week said passenger traffic fell 11 percent in March because of the economy.

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According to the International Air Transport Association, this is because upper-class passengers, although a small minority among international air travelers, account for almost a third of airline revenues.

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The trade group International Air Transport Association does its own safety audits on air carriers.

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The International Air Transport Association, or IATA, Friday said it is monitoring the outbreak of bird flu.

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