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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: Kenya Airways is returning to Rome after seven years away; Air New Zealand is set to add Christchurch – Singapore; and Swoop is upping trans-border capacity from Edmonton.

This week: TAP Air Portugal to increase US routes; United to offer new Frankfurt connection; and Juneyao Airlines to deploy new 787-9 on Singapore service.

The Singapore Airlines flight between Singapore and New York covers a distance of more than 15,000 km.

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first A350-900 ULR aircraft as the carrier prepares to “open a new chapter in non-stop air travel”.

Brussels Airport took the top prize at the ceremony in Guangzhou, China.

Discover which airports, tourism authorities and individuals have been recognised in the industry’s most coveted awards.

Senior network planners from more than 100 of the world’s leading carriers are now accepting meeting requests.

Senior delegates from the world’s leading airports, airlines and tourism boards have confirmed their attendance at World Routes 2018 in Guangzhou, China.

Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to serve New York from Singapore, taking the crown from Qatar Airways as the operator of the world's longest commercial flight.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world’s busiest airport, according to preliminary traffic figures, but Beijing Capital is closing the gap. The statistics - which reveal the top 20 airports by passenger numbers - also show there is no stopping China’s rapid growth, with 12 new airports beginning commercial air service during 2017.

The shortlists for the prestigious Routes Asia 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with 22 airports and destinations recognised for their exceptional marketing services.

Changi Airport in Singapore, the reigning overall winner at the Routes Asia Marketing Awards, has just crossed another milestone with more than 60 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2017. Routesonline finds out what’s driving the growth and which destinations in Europe and North America it is seeking to add to its route map.

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.

This week: Hebei Airlines schedules a service to Singapore, Montenegro Airlines resumes Copenhagen route and Lucky Air to fly Chengdu – St Petersburg.

The new cabin design for the Singapore flag carrier’s fleet of Airbus A380s features double beds, 32-inch TV screens and swivel chairs.

This week: Cathay Pacific launches Dublin-Hong Kong service and Interjet adds Vancouver to its network.

The shortlist of the annual route development awards is revealed

Ahead of Routes Asia 2017 we spoke to Chin Leong Teo of Changi Airports International to hear his thoughts on the major challenges and opportunities facing aviation in the region.