Zika Hits Aviation Sector

22-Sep-16 09:20

Singapore Airlines recorded a decline of 6.8% for its August passenger traffic figure, also its lowest in 4 years. Load factors & yield are expected to deteriorate further resulting from the outbreak of Zika which peaked in September. Today's top pick is Singapore Tech Engineering.

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Tags: Singapore Airlines, SIA Engineering, Zika, Silk Air, SATS Ltd

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