Airports & Networks

EasyJet has secured the green light to take over part of failed Air Berlin’s operations at Berlin Tegel airport after the European Commission ruled it would not adversely affect competition in the EU.

The US State Department has informed US airlines and labor groups that it will not formally reopen negotiations on Open Skies agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, but instead will engage the Gulf countries in informal talks over alleged subsidies to Gulf airlines.

French leisure airline Aigle Azur has placed an order for two Airbus A330-200s, which it will use to launch long-haul flights.

A 30-year growth plan for London Luton Airport has been announced by the airport’s owner London Luton Airport Ltd (LLAL).

Air Canada launched Boeing 737 MAX 8 operations on the Toronto-Calgary route Dec. 11.

Etihad Airways is to operate its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Casablanca route, effective 1 May 2018.

Airline Routes-Dec. 11, 2017

Air China has opened a route from Beijing to Brisbane as the Beijing-based carrier expands services to Australia, the second biggest market after the US as Chinese outbound travel continues to grow.

London Gatwick Airport plans to more than double the size of its North Terminal’s Pier 6 to keep pace with the airport’s growing number of passengers.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines canceled 1,375 flights Dec. 8-9 as an early winter storm brought over two inches of snow to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Delta’s largest hub.

A deal has been agreed for a 50 percent rise in the number of flights allowed between the UK and China, a move which is set to increase the number of routes from regional airports.

Air BP is attending the show some 85 years since it first set up operations in the region.

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is partnering with Dell EMC initiating a landmark project titled “DAFZA Cloud”. This collaboration aims to power the ambitious vision to provide transformative ICT services to all stakeholders.

Qatar Airways is to upgrade service its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft, starting 29 October 2017.

Middle East Airlines, Lebanon's national carrier, has extended its partnership with Amadeus, one of the leading providers of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry.

Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily service from Dubai to Sydney from 25 March 2018.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) approved its 2018 budget Dec. 7, paving the way for $1.1 billion in capital budget funds toward redeveloping the region’s three airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Azul Brazilian Airlines and Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.

Air India is contending with a rising trend of older passengers traveling between India and the US opting for wheelchair assistance at airports, particularly when arriving at or departing from US airports.

An American Navy F-18 crashed on the runway at Bahrain's Muharraq International Airport today (Saturday).

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bmi Regional is planning to spread its wings with an expanding repertoire of routes in niche European destinations. The airline's Jochen Schnadt talks possible future partnerships, aircraft orders and avoiding Brexit chaos.

This week: Air France's new airline Joon is to operate Tehran flights, while low-cost-carrier Scoot is adding a third long-haul destination.

Senior decision makers from Europe’s top airlines will be at the event.

Places on the free delegate tours are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment.