Another pressure comes from a growing dependence on long-haul, intercontinental flights for traffic, as demand for flights within the region tumbles.

ECONOMIST: Asian airlines

What will be in demand are intercontinental air travel, remote area access where air strips are spotty, air traffic control networks, aerospace fasteners capable of holding together lighter, stronger composite structures, airplane maintenance and overhaul, jet engines and spare parts galore.

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