Milan Malpensa Airport

A year after unveiling its new corporate identity, Routesonline speaks to Air Italy's chief operating officer Rossen Dimitrov to find out more about the carrier's ambitions.

This week: Quito has secured another new service to Europe; Indian low-cost carrier GoAir is adding a fourth international destination; and Alitalia is to relaunch a connection between Milan and St Petersburg.

SEA Group’s Milan Malpensa Airport is targeting more than 25 million passengers this year following a record 12 months when it boosted its domestic and international network.

This week: British Airways resumes flights to Pakistan's capital, Air Italy adds more North America destinations, and China Southern connects the hosts of two Routes events.

While all eyes are on Adelaide for the next World Routes in 2019, Milan is already preparing for its time in the spotlight a year later.

Following the announcement that the 26th World Routes will be held in Milan in 2020, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping Italy’s aviation market.

Milan, the fashion capital of the world, has been chosen as the host and destination for the 26th World Route Development Forum in 2020. The major aviation industry event is scheduled to take place on 5-8th September 2020.

This week: Air Italy adds second destination in India; Norwegian targets Miami from Madrid; and XL Airways France plans unserved Chinese city.

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

The week: The first scheduled Las Vegas-Brazil non-stop flight, more Milan-New York capacity and Condor targets Kuala Lumpur.