Airports & Networks

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

South African Tourism Minister, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, reveals his dream of making an African e-visa regime a reality, enhancing accessibility

Ghanaian newcomer Africa World Airlines has ambitious plans to expand its activities into international markets ahead of its first anniversary in

SkyTeam alliance member Kenya Airways has inaugurated flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The carrier launched a three times

In a discussion on the theme “Understanding the Market Opportunity”, Marc Gordien, Vice President Consulting, Europe, Middle East & Africa of the

Delegates arriving early at this year's Routes Africa event in Kampala were able to gain an insight into life in Uganda on a couple of special tours

Air Mauritius has completed its first direct flight to Beijing from Mauritius.

Local carrier Air Uganda inaugurated flights between Entebbe and Mogadishu in Somalia on July 8, 2013. The three times weekly service will offer

Uganda is increasingly eager to realise its vast untapped tourism potential, while a milestone oil deal looks set to further brighten its economic