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Drones are increasingly likely to be used in a future terrorist attack on Europe's commercial aviation, industry professionals have warned.

More needs to be done to protect airlines from paying compensation when issues occur that aren't their fault, delegates have been told.

Companies must share basic synergies and cultures in order to ensure successful acquisitions of one another.

The former boss of easyJet has little confidence in long-haul, low-cost carriers being anything other than a niche market.

Increasing services to the US and Far East is key aim for Athens International Airport at Routes Europe.

Fresh from Spanish carrier Volotea inaugurating its new base in Marseille, the airport is gearing up for a busy summer with a string of new routes.

British Airways chief executive and chairman Alex Cruz discusses the airline's network strategy, its £4.5bn fleet investment, the growing importance of the Chinese market and how the carrier can remain premium in the face of low-cost competition.

This week: Air Italy adds a fourth international route from Milan Malpensa and Air Malta to serve London Southend.

A week after International Airlines Group bought a minority stake in long-haul low-cost carrier Norwegian, with a view to launching a full takeover of the Scandinavian carrier, Routesonline takes a look at the growth of transatlantic services from Europe to the US and Canada, and how lower fares have impacted this market.

Fresh from breaking the ten million passenger mark for the first time, Lyon-Saint Exupéry has further expansion in its sights.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.

The European aviation market in 2017 was one of the strongest years for financial and passenger performance, according to figures published by IATA, carriers' international traffic climbed 8.2 percent compared to 2016. Capacity rose 6.1 percent and load factor surged 1.6 percent to 84.4 percent, which was the highest for any region.

Dutch low-cost airline Transavia will increase capacity by more than 123,000 seats this winter, as well as adding four new routes.

In the second of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards.

With all eyes on the Basque Country ahead of Routes Europe, the government's minister of tourism Alfredo Retortillo outlines the region's key route development targets and what delegates can expect when they arrive later this month.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.

Israel and carrier El Al have reached the age of 70 and both have plenty to celebrate, but the pressure is on to compete in the age of open skies.

The owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus is weighing up a takeover offer for rival Norwegian Air Shuttle amid fierce competition on transatlantic routes. Routesonline looks at the growth of Norwegian's long-haul network.

In the first of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports and destinations named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards.

Bremen Airport's chief commercial officer Florian Kruse gives the low-down on its new routes and target destinations.

Ahead of Routes Europe 2018 in Bilbao, Routesonline provides a snapshot of Spain’s leading international airlines and airports, as well as the most used aircraft types on international flights.

Air Belgium will operate its inaugural service at the end of the month as it seeks to gain a foothold in Asia.

LaudaMotion, the new Austrian airline headed by Formula One champion Niki Lauda and backed by Ryanair, is to launch a Berlin Tegel base as competition in Germany’s capital intensifies.

Routesonline's latest analysis of the European aviation industry, examining the top routes, airlines and airports.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.