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.
As a key leisure destination in Mexico, Cancun Airport continues to expand its infrastructure and network, having opened a second runway and a new control tower in October. The airport is actively targeting airlines to feed further growth, as well as add capacity on existing services.
Monarch Airlines is also a newcomer to Routes event and is attending Routes Americas in Lima this week. Among its wish list of new long-haul charter and scheduled destinations, Monarch is sizing up the Canadian market and more Caribbean routes with a view to securing new services for its summer 2010 schedule.
Turkish Airlines is increasing its fleet and is targeting the huge Europe to Asia traffic flows. TK is now larger in terms of weekly frequency than the Middle East carriers with a clear focus on its Atatürk hub. Routes News assesses its strategy to establish a leading hub, neatly aligned to its fast-evolving fleet mix.
