Colombia would like to borrow Brazilian air strips when it is chasing traffickers' planes.

ECONOMIST: Colombia and its neighbours

That is why air strips from Cheju in Korea to Davao in the Philippines to Medan in Indonesia are busy turning themselves into international airports that can handle giants like the Boeing 747-400.

CNN: NO PLACE TO LAND

What will be in demand are intercontinental air travel, remote area access where air strips are spotty, air traffic control networks, aerospace fasteners capable of holding together lighter, stronger composite structures, airplane maintenance and overhaul, jet engines and spare parts galore.

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