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Canada’s WestJet is to launch its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary, Alberta.

JetBlue is making a series of changes to its network, including the launch of five new services and the addition of a destination in South America. But the low-cost airline is also cutting routes in some markets and ending operations from three airports.

Qantas has expanded its codeshare options for its passengers travelling to Europe after signing a deal with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

A heavyweight line-up of speakers will take to the stage at MRO Europe, the international trade fair for maintenance, repair and overhaul in the aerospace sector.

SAS is adding six destinations to its network in summer 2019 along with 17 new routes from Scandinavia.

European plane manufacturer Airbus has named the successor to outgoing chief executive Tom Enders.

The flag carriers of New Zealand and Singapore have been given the green light to extend their alliance as capacity on routes between the two countries continues to grow.

Our top five stories this week: Why Primera Air paid the ultimate price; Monarch one year on; Ryanair to close two bases; what Quito did next; the latest Routes Aviation Podcast and more.

This week: GOL to launch Brasilia - Cancun; Air Transat adds second destination in Croatia; and Delta plans new route to Portugal.

Since hosting Routes Americas 2018, Quito’s Mariscal Sucre Airport has increased its international links and continued a $90m expansion and improvement plan. Andrew O’Brian, president and chief executive of Corporación Quiport, explains why Ecuador has become a “hot destination”.

This week: Ryanair to close two bases; United orders more Dreamliners; Airbus secures A321LR safety approval; American increases Dallas Fort Worth network and more.

Loss-making national airline Air Moldova has been sold by the country's government to a company backed by Romanian low-cost carrier Blue Air.

Malaysia is hoping to be a key Asian destination by 2030 as it seeks to promote its tourism offering.

This week we profile TakeOff 2018 attendee Allegiant Air, the US low-cost airline that operates scheduled and charter flights.

Primera Air attempted to ride the low-cost transatlantic wave but was dragged under amid fierce competition, aircraft delays and spiralling costs. Routesonline offers exclusive analysis on the reasons behind the demise of the budget leisure carrier.

Primera Air's operations in the run up to its administration.

On the first anniversary of the demise of Monarch, Routesonline looks at what happened to the routes operated by the UK leisure carrier at the time of its failure and how the market reacted.

The key numbers behind the global gathering in Guangzhou.

All flights have been grounded as the airline had "no other choice than filing for bankruptcy".

The aviation industry experienced continued strong traffic growth in August “putting the cap on a very good peak travel season”, according to the latest figures published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). But the organisation’s director general and chief executive urged UK and EU aviation negotiators to agree a Brexit deal to ‘preserve the business of freedom’ in Europe.

Our top five stories this week: Brand awareness key to China Southern’s world-class ambitions; Emirates halts proposed Mexico City service; British Airways adds Japan’s second-largest city to network; the longest flights in the world; Bulletin board and more.

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This week: Malaysian carrier Malindo Air adds its eighth destination in India; Sichuan Airlines plans Africa debut; and Royal Brunei Airlines to resume Japan services after two decades.

Lufthansa is to accelerate the growth of its Munich base and develop the Bavarian capital into a hub with a focus on Asia.

As more Chinese airlines chase new international horizons, increasing brand awareness will be important to success. Tan Wan Geng, president and chief executive of China Southern Airlines, explains that growing brand recognition overseas is high on the agenda for the carrier.