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Quiet time.

By Donoghue, J.A.
Publication: Air Transport World
Date: Friday, January 1 1999

After a period of explosive growth and intense manufacturer interest, the China aviation market is taking a breather

A government-directed order hiatus by Chinese airlines plus Western aerospace manufacturers reduced near-term expectations for the China market combined at the second biennial air show in Zhuhai to produce an event full of polite speeches and virtually devoid of commercial activity.

Two quantities were present in greater abundance at last year's show--exhibitors and visitors. An apparent disagreement between show organizers and local governmen

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