At last night’s Saturday reception, the informal opening to this year’s World Routes in Chengdu, China, Andre Van Den Berg, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport highlighted how from modest roots the facility has grown to welcome over 58 million passengers annually, with 1.6 million tonnes of cargo passing through, and where 65,000 people come to work every day.
Attending this year's World Routes in Chengdu, China with a five strong team, Edinburgh Airport are at the 22nd World Route Development Forum with the aim of attracting new airlines and selling Scotland to the world. But, above all they plan to use the event to reinforce a strategy to secure future direct connectivity between Scotland's capital city and China's growing gateways.
As delegates were still arriving in Chengdu and while early arrivals were taking advantage of the complimentary tours and excursions that have been offered to delegates, hundreds of staff were working hard to ensure all the stands are completed ahead of the formal opening of the event. We took a quick walk around the exhibition halls during the build stage as this work was progressing.
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The year started optimistically with record low fuel prices and strong consumer demand, however a number of terrorist attacks, the UK Brexit referendum shock, an impending Chinese economy slowdown and the US election marathon, all appear to be taking their toll on the global aviation market.
Boeing predicts China will need 5,110 new single-aisle aircraft through 2035, accounting for 75 percent of the total new deliveries. Low-cost carriers and full-service airlines have been adding jets and expanding new point-to-point services to cater for both leisure and business travel demand from a rising middle class in China and throughout Asia.
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Scoot plans to launch at least two routes longer than any in its current network next year, as it takes delivery of Boeing 787s specifically configured for long-haul flights.
Calgary-based WestJet Airlines plans to codeshare with Haikou, China-based Hainan Airlines, building on an existing interline agreement between the two airlines since 2013, WestJet said.
Air Astana has proven that the right balance between managing costs and investing in reliability and efficiency can produce a profitable result, even when economic conditions in your home market have brought recent uncertainty.
From the outside little appears to have changed, however over the past 18 months Malaysia Airlines has been completely re-born as a business, and is now planning a growth trajectory across southeast Asia under the stewardship of former Ryanair executive, Peter Bellew.
Political instability and security fears have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s tourism industry during the past year, but has it had the same impact on the country’s general air transport sector?
Following news this summer of a further 2.2 billion Euros funding being made available for Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s new terminal’s construction, Germany’s airports are largely optimistic for the future. Here's the view of Hamburg Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines signed Cooperative an MoU with Guangdong Airport Authorities in areas of increasing passenger flight frequency, launching new routes and joint promotion of Ethiopia cargo for additional frequency in Guangzhou.
Following news this summer of a further 2.2 billion Euros funding being made available for Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s new terminal’s construction, Germany’s airports are largely optimistic for the future. Here's the view of Berlin Airports.
Chengdu’s increasing accessibility and dynamic economy have ensured that it is now recognised as a leading centre for foreign investment and development. Tax and investment incentives for foreign firms, together with low labour costs and high growth markets, have equipped Chengdu with a competitive edge to rival its coastal counterparts Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport currently ranks as the fourth largest aviation hub in mainland China and significant new route additions since it hosted Routes Asia in 2012 have included a direct British Airways link to London Heathrow, a Qatar Airways service to Doha, and a first direct flight to the United States with a United Airlines operation to San Francisco.
