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The Competitive Status of the U.S. Civil Aviation Manufacturing Industry A Study of the Influences of Technology in Determining International Industrial Competitive Advantage (1985) / Chapter Skim
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... Regional Airlines The regional airline segment of the domestic airline industry is made up of approximately 245 carriers, serving regional areas with low traffic density and short route segments that are not economically attractive for the larger national and major carriers. In addition, these regional carriers often provide service to various connecting hubs in cooperation with the major airlines.
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