Asia

The top three US carriers by passenger numbers are vying for new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

We profile Philippine Airlines, the the flag carrier of the Philippines and attendee at Routes Asia 2019.

Leading carriers continue to register for the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region.

After winning the Under 4 Million Passengers category at the Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards, Routesonline speaks to Igor Lukishin, director general of Vladivostok International Airport, to find out more about the airport’s successful growth strategy as it seeks to become a connecting hub for Russia-Asia traffic.

Conrad Clifford, the regional vice president for Asia Pacific at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), speaks to Routesonline about the outlook for the region's air travel industry.

Virgin Australia's Russell Shaw speaks to Routesonline about the carrier's network plans, including the importance of China and the strong competition on trans-Tasman routes.

Hear from industry leaders and other aviation experts at the event next month.

We profile China Eastern, the Shanghai-based airline which is attending Routes Asia 2019.

Delegates are able to request meetings with their key airline targets, including Air China, Qatar Airways and AirAsia.

This week: Qatar Airways converts ten A321neos; AirAsia commits to new Lombok hub; Cebu Pacific to add 12 aircraft; Norwegian to cut routes after fundraising and more.

Twenty-one airports and destinations have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their marketing support.

The owner of Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) and low-cost operator Peach has approved plans to order 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s and 18 Airbus A320neos. ANA Holdings has also agreed to buy a $95m stake in the parent of Philippine Airlines.

The region’s leading airlines will be attending the event in March, including AirAsia, Air China and Cebu Pacific Air.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its network of international routes by launching flights between Japan and two unserved destinations in Australia and India. Meanwhile, rival Japan Airlines is also planning to grow its footprint in the Indian market.

This week: Finnair adds fifth destination in Japan; Frontier Airlines returns to Boston; and AirAsia continues to expand its international network.

Over 60 carriers will be accepting meeting requests when scheduling opens this month.

North Asia continues to be a strong driver of international traffic for Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Routesonline looks at the growth of services between the Philippines airport and cities in China.

Heavyweights from across the region will gather in Cebu City to share insight and debate the predicted outlook for the aviation industry in 2019 and beyond.

Nominations must be received by midnight (GMT) Friday 25 January to be considered for the awards.

A new carrier is set to take to the skies in Vietnam later this year after Bamboo Airways secured its Aircraft Operator Certificate, with plans already in place to expand internationally.

China Southern Airlines is making a bigger play for the Italian market as it seeks to gain ground on its rivals on China - Italy routes.

This week: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder; Qatar Airways takes stake in China Southern; Neeleman’s latest venture firms up A220 order; VINCI Airports to make £2.9bn Gatwick investment and more.

What will the year ahead have in store for the commercial aviation industry? From further consolidation in Europe to a shake-up of global airline alliances, Nigel Mayes from leading consultancy ASM casts his eye on what might shape the aviation world in 2019.

AirAisa will not launch any new airlines over the next three years apart from a subsidiary in Vietnam, chief executive Tony Fernandes has confirmed.

Fresh from opening a new terminal that has increased overall passenger capacity to 12.5 million, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is already targeting further expansion. Erwin Balane, head of route development for The Philippine Department of Tourism, tells Routesonline about its ambitions of growing capacity to 35 million passengers per year by 2025.