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New businesses and aircraft programs in the emerging industrial nations of the far east are increasing the complexity and the global reach of this vital industry.</p><p> Airframer provides a unique and valuable overview of this rapidly-evolving marketplace, with a simple web-based interface for subscribers to drill down into its substantial database or browse up-to-the-minute analysis.</p><p> Key data on companies, manufacturers, aircraft, products, capabilities and aerospace manufacturing news is cross-referenced by Airframer鈥檚 in-house developed system. 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