Richard Maslen has travelled across the globe to report on developments in the aviation sector as airlines and airports have continued to evolve and adapt to changing market conditions. Initially managing the weekly newsletter for respected aviation insurance loss adjuster Airclaims Limited, he later joined aviation media company Key Publishing where he spent almost nine years interviewing many of the industry’s senior players producing content for renowned titles such as Airliner World and Airports of the World. In 2011, he joined air service development specialist Routes (latterly part of UBM) where he developed a complete digital editorial content strategy for the business and has become well respected by the aviation community for his knowledge and insight. In April 2017, he left to establish his own business, Maslen Aviation Consultancy, providing storytelling content production, delivery and promotion support as well as consultancy services on aviation topics. He has already started working independently for a number of clients providing online content, event coverage, conference speaking, media appearances, advice on marketing and live event experience as well as project management on an exciting new content platform.
Originally based in Sharjah in the UAE, Air Arabia established itself in Morocco last year through its Air Arabia Maroc start-up and it is trying to repeat this in Egypt during 2010. In April it will launch Air Arabia Egypt, a joint venture with Travco, the major Middle Eastern tourism and hospitality group. Routes News examines the evolution of Air Arabia and what it hopes to achieve in the Egypt market.
Kingfisher Airlines announced new routes from Delhi to London Heathrow and Hong Kong in the past week, along with plans to join oneworld in the second half of this year. Routes News examines its significance.
Jet Airways is currently India's second-largest international airline and the largest operator in the domestic market. It operates over 400 daily flights to 64 destinations. The carrier has grown its domestic and international traffic for four consecutive months and has recently been recognised in a string of awards, including “Best Long Haul Carrier” at the TM Travel Awards in Brussels last year.
