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convinced that Cessna Caravans are the right choice for the country and we could see significantly more of them operating there soon.A Nation With Great PotentialMyanmar is surrounded by mountain ranges that have made land access to the northern and the eastern parts of the country difficult. Developing land transport infrastructure into these areas will be expensive and it will take more time than developing air transport. The rapid and economical catch- up that Myanmar is going through demands immediate access to these areas and the Caravans will be used to meet those needs. Upon the arrival of the two Caravans, the government reopened Mandalay’s old city airport, Chanmyathazi, which had been closed for 15 years; it will be used exclusively as the base of operation for the Caravans in central Myanmar to access the northern and eastern territories.Along the southern coast of Myanmar, 800 islands remain cut off from the world. When the country opened its doors in 2012, these islands became the center of international attention from tourists, NGOs and entrepreneurs. There are virgin beaches and important marine biodiversity that require immediate protection from local poachers and fishermen. Investors have started developing environmentally- conscious and sustainable resorts in! DOWTY! HARTZELL! MCCAULEY! MT PROPELLER! SENSENICH! RAPCO DISTRIBUTOR! WOODWARD PT6Ahttp://www.rockyprop.com e-mail: rockyprop@rockyprop.com! LARGE INVENTORY ! SAME DAY SHIPPING ! UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY ! COMPETITIVE PRICES ! WORLD CLASS WARRANTY ! FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS2865 AIRPORT DRIVE ! ERIE, CO 80516FAX: 303-665-7164 ! FAA/EASA CRS FR6R545NMAY 2014TWIN & TURBINE • 9