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Copa

Annual revenues:	$1,028m
Annual operating profit:	$196m
Annual net profit:	$159m
Operating profit margin:	19%

(Figures are from the period of JAN07-DEC07 in U.S. dollars.)

Strengths and opportunities:
- One of the most profitable airlines in the industry
- Low labor costs
- Booming home economy
- Panama perfectly positioned for traffic between North and South America, Caribbean too
- Close marketing relationship with Continental and associate member of SkyTeam (though might follow Continental into Star)
- Growing number of Americans buying second homes in Panama

Weaknesses and threats:
- Not known for low fares; could be undercut
- Average incomes still low in Panama
- AeroRepublica unit in Colombia suffering from low load factors, weak profitability

Financial data is sourced from company reports. The strengths and weaknesses are based on an analysis by Airline Weekly's editors. Information provided on airlineweekly.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.

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