So the domestic Business Aviation industry wants to project an image of itself as a vigorous, vital component of the American economy, relevant, contributing millions to local economies and creating jobs, and on the other hand it wants to continue being coddled by the government.

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FedEx is a component in the category of cyclical stocks, which also includes railroad carriers and aviation stocks like CSX and Boeing, that serve as indicators for economic improvement in the shipping and transportation industry.

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