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The domestic market in Panama grew in 2008 by 5%, and is estimated to continue growing in 2009, despite the crisis.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

According to the article by Raul Carrillo on Laestrella.com.pa, "The general manager of Air Panama, Eudardo Stagg, said that the demand from the "domestic sector" in 2008 increase by 5% in relation to 2007." ... "Regarding the perspectives for 2009, Stagg said that they expect, despite everything, that demand will prevail, considering that Panama is going through good times economically."

Source: estrelladepanama.com

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