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.
It’s an unusual move, but the niche Swedish carrier, City Airline - which operates a small domestic and European network mainly for the business market - has formed a strategic partnership with Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) (its operational base) to help establish the airport as a key hub. Routes News evaluates the opportunity for Gothenburg as a future hub airport.
Limited competition in Serbia for low-cost traffic has prompted Wizz Air to test its market potential. It will serve scheduled flights to Belgrade from 24th July.
It’s a time of exciting change for Jetstar, which this week announced it would expand its Asian hub at Singapore Changi. This comes just a few weeks after it signed a partnership agreement with AirAsia earlier in the year.