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Old 5th Jun 2008, 16:03
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However, with a suffering economy, due to high fuel cost, demand for goods is decrease across the board. Also shippers will have to take a hard look at the cost over time of air freight v. ocean shipping to stay competetive.
ATW reported that Emirates expects this year will be difficult for them because of the slowing economy.
In really these aren't really good times for any aviators. But I rather sit it out here than any other place.
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