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An airline industry wish list (USA Today) - Every year, top airline managers gather for the annual conference of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). At the 2007 conference, IATA Director General Giovanni Bisignani identified and expounded upon what he sees as the four greatest challenges facing the airline industry: security, infrastructure costs, open skies and the environment.

Private equity groups raised record funds in 2006: industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Private equity companies in Europe raised a record 112 billion euros (150 billion dollars) in 2006, an increase of 56.4 percent compared with 2005, industry association EVCA said Tuesday.

More oversight urged for body-parts industry (The Kansas City Star) - WASHINGTON | A Food and Drug Administration review of the billion-dollar body-parts industry calls for more inspections in response to recent scares involving human tissue destined for transplant.

Auto Industry Plays The Safety Card (CBS News) - In radio ads and over the Internet, the auto industry is pushing a message that implies that tougher standards will force automakers to make smaller and lighter cars that are not as crashworthy as today's less-efficient models.

Michigan needs auto industry to rebound to help the state out of its recession, economist says (Detroit News) - Michigan needs the auto industry to return to profitability and the Big Three to reach a "constructive settlement" with the United Auto Workers union to escape its "one-state recession," said Comerica's chief economist in a sobering analysis released today.

Revenues in the Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Reached Approximately $141,670,000,000 (The Auto Channel) - DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58549) has announced the addition of Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. (Q2-2007 Edition) to their offering.

The Commercial Vehicle Industry has Been Registering Positive Growth Rates Since 2002 (The Auto Channel) - DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59077) has announced the addition of “ Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry ” to their offering.

NIADA Releases New Used Car Industry Report (The Auto Channel) - To view this message in HTML, please click the link below. http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=24613150&message_id=317172&user_id=NIADA New NIADA Used Car Industry Report Published Reflecting the Latest Trends For Immediate Release Contact Information: Causby Challacombe causby@niada.com or (800) 682-3837 Arlington, TX, June 7, 2007 -- The month of June marks the ...

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Announces Most Comprehensive Environmental Platform in Its Industry (The Auto Channel) - ST. LOUIS--Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the car rental industry ’ s most comprehensive environmental stewardship platform. The platform features several long-term initiatives, including an unparalleled fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles, FlexFuel vehicles, and gas/electric hybrids, as well as a commitment to alternative fuels research.

Nothing paltry about chicken industry (Stuff) - The industry providing the world's most popular meat has changed the planet, writes Tim Elliott .