41.   Washington also wants such areas as financial services, investment rules, the manufacture of civil aircraft and technical standards subjected to GATT free trade rules.

42.   With the launch of a new regional transport plane on Wednesday, the CRJ-X, Canadian group Bombardier will confirm its place among civil aircraft market leaders.

43.   The bureau cited imports of transport vessels as the main reason for the climb, overshadowing falls in previous strong performers such as civil aircraft and telecommunications equipment.

44.   The general had indicated last Friday that the opening of the airport to IFOR flights could also mark its opening to civil aircraft.