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Behind such optimism is Airbus's view that, with air travel rising steadily at around 5% a year and limited capacity at big airports, especially in Asia, there is a clear need for larger aircraft.
IKEA's long-term prospects look equally promising: its stylish, inexpensive furniture designed for limited space should have a natural appeal for Asia's once and future upwardly mobile professionals.