Airports & Networks

According to a Eurocontrol report, European flights are set to increase 50% between 2012 and 2035, but airport capacity will rise just 17%, creating delays and pushing airports to their capacity limits.

Russian authorities have designated Transaero Airline for 7X-weekly Moscow-Istanbul service.

Charter carrier Air Partner will base two Germania Airbus A319 aircraft operating for two British tour operators in the UK.

Airline Routes

Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe named as Host of Routes Africa 2014 9thJuly 2013 After a successful Routes Africa event in Kampala which, with

Kilimanjaro International Airport takes top spot in 4th regional heat of 2013 9thJuly 2013 Last night during an impressive networking evening which

Last year’s Routes Africa host, Seychelles, has been recognised by many for its tourism strategy and the way the Government has joined forces with key

After a successful Routes Africa event in Kampala which, with over 350 delegates in attendance, was the largest Routes Africa event ever, joint Hosts

The European Commission plans to overhaul the rules on state aid for airports, which have come under fire from the region’s airlines, airports and regional organizations.

On July 8, 2013, during an impressive networking evening which took place on the stunning Lakeside Pool Lawns of the Speke Resort, which sits right on

Japan’s ANA has announced two new international routes that it will operate using the Boeing 787.

FedEx Corp. has completed the first stage of its acquisition of southern African service provider Supaswift’s business operations in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zambia. FedEx Express will take over the businesses once required regulatory approvals and closing conditions have been met.

In September 2011, events industry leaders met at the Global Event Summit and decided to create an industry cause – Events for Namuwongo is that cause

Aer Lingus is adding 5X-weekly Airbus A330 Dublin-San Francisco service in April 2014. It currently serves Boston, Chicago, New York and Orlando. The Irish airline will also begin year-round Boeing 757 Dublin-Toronto service in April. It will offer daily summer service and 4X-weekly winter flights.

Briefs from the July 8, 2013 issue of ATW's Skypaths.

Fast-expanding Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has opened reservations for its previously announced new route to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, from

New Tunisian carrier Syphax Airlines has confirmed its tentative commitment to buy three Airbus A320neo and becomes the first African carrier to order

Air Namibia has confirmed it will introduce its first Airbus A330-200 into commercial scheduled operation on its Windhoek – Frankfurt route from the

Africa’s aviation landscape is being transformed by the ambitious growth plans of Kenya Airways, Ethiopian and Fastjet. Of all the world’s major air

Oneworld alliance member Royal Jordanian has introduced further links into Africa this month with the inauguration of air services between Queen Alia

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed an Open Skies agreement with the government of the

Just six weeks ago, eleven members of the Routes team endured pain as they joined over 40,000 brave souls to take to the streets of Manchester on what

The head of the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) took the opportunity at this year’s Routes Africa forum in his home country to push aviation

At 11:30am on the morning of July 7, 2013 this year’s Routes Africa event was officially opened with a stunning aerobatic display over Lake Victoria

East African carrier Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated flights between its hub at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa and the Brazilian cities of