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What is Miami International Airport?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major international hub, particularly for flights to and from Latin America and the Caribbean. It's one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, handling a vast amount of freight traffic, which explains why a cargo jet crash there is significant. It plays a vital role in global logistics.
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