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Qantas has received final approval to form a joint business with American Airlines, but its hopes for a new codeshare deal with Cathay Pacific on flights between Hong Kong and Australia have been thwarted.

With annual passenger numbers forecast to double to 50 million by 2040, Brisbane is positioning itself as Australia’s future international gateway. Routesonline speaks to Jim Parashos, the airport’s executive general manager of aviation development and partnerships, to find out more about its growth and how it intends to fulfil its ambitions.

Qantas has confirmed plans to launch two new US routes from Brisbane following the approval of its joint venture with American Airlines.

American Airlines and Qantas have been granted tentative approval for a joint venture on flights between the US and Australia and New Zealand, opening the door for the launch new routes and increased capacity. The first new services are expected to link Brisbane with Chicago and San Francisco.

In the second of a two-part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the large airports and destinations shortlisted in two categories of the Routes Asia 2019 Marketing Awards.

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

This week: Singapore Airlines picks Adelaide; Finnair sells 60 percent Norra stake; easyJet expands connections service; Second quarter profits rise at AirAsia; Qantas begins Dreamliner flights from Brisbane; and Flydubai posts half-year loss.

Revisit the key news stories, quotes, audio and images from the 16th annual Routes Asia in Brisbane, the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region.

The airline's key figure Fathi Atti affirms its desire to launch services to the Queensland capital.

The Routes Asia route development forum has been officially handed over to Cebu, Philippines – the host destination for 2019.

Vietjet Air is to make Brisbane its first Australian long haul destination with plans to launch direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City from 2019.

Asia Pacific’s aviation industry leaders are gathering in Brisbane at the 16th annual Routes Asia to plan and negotiate new air services within the region.

Routesonline provides a snapshot of Australia’s leading international airlines and airports, as well as the most used aircraft types on international flights.

Key markets in the Asia Pacific region are helping to drive growth for Brisbane and the city is eyeing new international connections to China, Japan and India when Routes Asia 2018 lands in March.

Routesonline looks at the sharp rise in international capacity to/from Australia, fuelled by growing capacity from New Zealand, China, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

This week: Air China is set to enter the Beijing-Copenhagen market, Malaysia Airlines returns to Brisbane and Smartwings adds leisure route.

Brisbane, the host of Routes Asia 2018, has secured the return of Oneworld alliance member Malaysia Airlines with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.

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

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

Make new contacts and explore the city of Brisbane during Routes Asia 2018.

Routes Asia 2018, the only route development forum for the Asia-Pacific region, is taking place in Brisbane from 18-20 March 2018. Routesonline takes a look at some of the key statistics shaping the market.

Routes Asia 2018, the only route development forum for the Asia-Pacific region, is heading to Brisbane, Australia.

New China Eastern routes contribute to growth at BNE