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The construction of the A$1.35bn runway at Brisbane Airport is just part of the A$2.2bn the Brisbane Airport Corporation is investing in the facility in the coming years.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport has an ambition to hit two million passengers per year by 2020.

A record number of nominations have now been received for the industry’s most coveted awards.

Foreign carriers are welcome to enter Ecuador market, the president of its national airline has said.

Jet Airways’ new chief executive Vinay Dube plans to take advantage of India’s strong economy and booming demand for flights.

There is a clear opportunity to develop the low-cost sector in Ecuador, delegates at Routes Americas 2018 were told, given that LCCs currently account for less than 2 percent of the market.

Singapore Airlines has revealed its route development plans alongside excellent financial performance.

Italian carrier Meridiana has outlined its strategy following Qatar Airways’ investment, which includes a rebrand, new routes and fleet expansion.

Key markets in the Asia Pacific region are helping to drive growth for Brisbane and the city is eyeing new international connections to China, Japan and India when Routes Asia 2018 lands in March.

Amid a recent flurry of activity in the low-cost, long-haul sector, one new operator stands out as relatively unknown on both sides of the Atlantic.

This week: French Bee is offering its first US service while Oman Air will expand its international network.

Ecuador and Guatemala are set to sign an agreement to strengthen tourism links between the two countries.

Michael Yohannes from Ethiopian Airlines explains more about the carrier's strategy from the UK to help achieve its long-term ambitions.

The Routes Americas route development forum has been officially handed over by Quito, Ecuador to Quebec City, Canada – the host destination for 2019.

LEVEL could begin operating from regional airports in the UK but only if air passenger duty (APD) is reformed, its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has stressed.

Demonstrating the true potential of a market through data, leakage studies and traffic forecasts.

Offering incentive packages is a better way of securing long-term success with low cost carriers (LCCs) than government subsidies.

The winners of the Routes Americas 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with the overall winner through to the final at World Routes in Guangzhou.

A commitment to an open skies arrangement will help drive Ecuador's aviation market, the country's Minister for Transport and Public Works has told delegates.

Our panel debate at Routes Americas explored the issue of privatisation of airports, exploring which model airlines prefer.

Low-cost carrier VivaAerobus is weighing up adding more services to the US, just weeks after launching its first international route originating in Mexico City.

A series of national elections across South America could have a radical impact on the continent's aviation prospects, delegates at Routes Americas have been told.

Aeroméxico is to increase frequencies on its Quito - Mexico City route.

An image gallery of the first day at Routes Americas 2018 in Quito.

Atlantic Canada has experienced tremendous growth in its air services over the last few years, with more opportunities to serve key markets in the New England and the mid-Atlantic United States, and the UK.