News From Around The World

A digest of the key route development and schedule updates from the rest of the world...

Ethiopian Airlines Adds Flights to Cotonou
African carrier Ethiopian Airlines is to inaugurate flights to Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, as it further expands its network in West Africa. The airline will offer a three times weekly service from its hub in Addis Ababa with effect from June 15, 2012 using one of its Boeing 737-700 fleet.

Aerolineas Argentinas Ends New Zealand Service from July
Aerolineas Argentinas starting 01JUL12 will terminate service to New Zealand, as part of its restructuring program. The airline currently operates 4 weekly Buenos Aires - Auckland - Sydney with Airbus A340 aircraft. With the termination of Auckland flight, Aerolineas Argentinas will operate Buenos Aires - Sydney on non-stop basis thrice weekly.

Air Moldova to Launch Summer Link to Dublin (via Frankfurt)
Air Moldova in Summer 2012 season is introducing service to Dublin, where it’ll operate 1 weekly Chisinau – Frankfurt – Dublin from 19JUN12 to 04SEP12, on board Airbus A320 aircraft.

Air Madagascar Adds Asian Flights
For the first time in recent years, Air Madagascar is to increase service to Asia, with the introduction of 3rd weekly flight on Antananarivo - Bangkok route, starting 01JUN12.

Cayman Airways to Serve Panama Market
Cayman Airways from 31MAY12 to 03SEP12 will offer seasonal link between Grand Cayman and Panama City, becoming the airline's second destination in Central America.

Rusline Expands International Network
Russian regional carrier Rusline in Summer 2012 is introducing a total of 5 new international routes, covering Asia and Europe.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Strengthens US Operation
Saudi Arabian Airlines in Summer 2012 season, effective 25MAR12, is strengthening its operation to the US, where it'll offer a total of 12 weekly flights on board Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

Richard Maslen

Richard Maslen has travelled across the globe to report on developments in the aviation sector as airlines and airports have continued to evolve and…