HAIKOU, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Even in October, the tropical heat lingers over Hainan, China s southernmost province. Near Haikou Meilan International Airport, the vast hangar of an aircraft maintenance base buzzes with activity. Inside the hangar, every bay is filled. And outside, planes bearing the colorful branding of airlines from around the world stand in neat lines, waiting their turn under the blazing island
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