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Tuesday, 17 July 2018
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Visa fees the “biggest obstacle” in growing African aviation
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Visa reform is a priority for Africa to reach its tourism potential, a panel of experts have agreed.
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Airlines 'must address profitability issues'
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African airlines continue to be left behind by their rivals around the globe when it comes to having a strong balance sheet.
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Aircraft size 'critical to African route success'
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African airlines need to start thinking more about the size of the aircraft they are using if they are to drive up profits, delegates at Routes...
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Kuuchi urges African airline cooperation
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IATA's vice president for Africa has called on the continent's airlines to work together in order to better compete with carriers around the world.
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JetBlue founder's start-up takes 60 A220s
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David Neeleman, the man who established JetBlue almost two decades ago, is behind the launch of a new US airline that has committed to buying 60...
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Routes Africa 2018 - latest images from Accra
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View the some of the latest images from the 11th Routes Africa, taking place in Accra, Ghana.
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Boeing: 42,730 jets - valued at $6.3trn - needed over next 20 years
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Boeing's 20-year outlook projects rising demand for 42,700 new aircraft.
Monday, 16 July 2018
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#RoutesAfrica - the best tweets from day one
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Routesonline rounds up the best tweets and images from day one of Routes Africa 2018, taking place in Accra, Ghana.
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African airlines 'should reclaim the continent's market'
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The dominance of non-African airlines in the continent should be challenged, according to Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam.
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Strike now to reap SAATM benefits, airlines told
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African airlines must act now take advantage of the new Single African Aviation Transport Market, Routes Africa delegates have heard.
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SAA CEO pledges to bring ‘a culture of winning’
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After less than a year in the role Vuyani Jarana outlined his turnaround plans for South African Airways, including bringing a "culture of winning"...
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Embraer forecasts strong demand for smaller jets
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Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is forecasting 10,550 new aircraft deliveries in the 30- to 150-seat segment over the next 20 years.
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Ghana hosts the return of Routes Africa
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Key figures from the international aviation industry are gathering in Accra, Ghana for the 11th Routes Africa. The event, which is the continent’s...
Friday, 13 July 2018
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ASM's Africa market overview - the stats you need to know
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Huge strides have been made this year towards creating a unified air transport market in Africa. Leading consultancy ASM looks at some of the key...
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Routes Weekly top five: Norwegian's growth, Vistara order, Air Tanzania, Airbus A220, Vantage Airport Group and more
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Our top five stories this week: Norwegian's growth story; Vistara to beef up its fleet; step forward for Air Tanzania’s ambitious revival plans;...
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Route rundown: LTN-VDA, EWR-SDQ, ADD-ASM
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This week: Wizz adds Israel destination from Luton; Spirit increases Caribbean services; and Ethiopian to serve Eritrea after two decades.
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Vistara order shows mixed fortunes of Indian carriers
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Vistara aims to beef up fleet with $3.1bn order, while Air India takes another government bailout.
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Single African Air Transport Market targets more nations
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The fourth meeting of the Single African Air Transport Market has taken place – with three new member nations and hopes for more to come.
Thursday, 12 July 2018
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Airline in focus: China Southern Airlines
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This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee China Southern Airlines, the SkyTeam member based in Guangzhou.
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How Norwegian became a disruptive force
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Norwegian is the most requested airline at Routes events over the past five years, but why are airports so keen to attract the low-cost specialist?...
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