Americas
The latest aviation new and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Americas including North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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ASM appoints Lee Lipton as associate consultant
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Lee Lipton joins ASM from WestJet as new associate consultant.
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Route rundown: MXP-DEL, MAD-FLL, CDG-TNA
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This week: Air Italy adds second destination in India; Norwegian targets Miami from Madrid; and XL Airways France plans unserved Chinese city.
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Delta adds Asia destinations but cuts Hong Kong
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Delta Air Lines is to launch two new non-stop routes to Asia but plans to end its Seattle - Hong Kong service from October.
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: Airbus and Bombardier’s C Series deal; Borghetti to leave Virgin Australia; Swoop granted AOC; Volotea secures new investors and more.
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Why Delta is returning to India
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US carrier Delta Air Lines claims that its planned return to India is because of agreements over three of its Middle Eastern rivals' practices....
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Singapore Airlines to take world’s longest flight crown
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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...
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Route rundown: LHR-RAK, BOM-MAN, JFK-SNA
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This week: British Airways adds Marrakech from Heathrow; Manchester secures Mumbai link; Delta resumes New York JFK – Orange County.
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Southwest eyes network expansion ahead of Hawaii launch
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Southwest Airlines has as many as 50 additional opportunities to expand its route map in North America and parts of South America as the US...
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US-Brazil open skies agreement finalised
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The long-awaited open skies agreement between the US and Brazil has finally been ratified, allowing for increased air services between the two...
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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This week: Royal Brunei to launch London non-stop; Allegiant takes delivery of first US-assembled A320; Aeromexico explains Barcelona cancellation...
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ASM North America launches TakeOff
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TakeOff is the dedicated platform for learning about and leveraging opportunities for future network maintenance, development and expansion for the...
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WOW makes a play for the fast-growing Indian market
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WOW air is adding India to its route network later this year as the low-cost carrier seeks to use Iceland as a connecting hub for traffic between...
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US and UAE sign deal to resolve airline competition allegations
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The United Arab Emirates has agreed to increase financial transparency in its airlines as part of a deal with the United States.
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Route rundown: LHR-DUR, DXB-EDI, BOG-ORD
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This week: British Airways to resume Heathrow to Durban after almost two decades; Emirates adds Edinburgh; and Avianca to offer new Chicago route.
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Bulletin board: aviation industry news round-up
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A round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry. This week: Lufthansa, Emirates, United, US passenger airlines and Wizz.
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Swoop on track for launch despite labour dispute
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WestJet’s new ultra low-cost arm will have six aircraft in service before the end of the year, the carrier’s chief executive has confirmed, with...
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American 'committed to China' despite route withdrawal
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American Airlines is to end its Chicago O’Hare-Beijing Capital service as the current fare environment "severely limits" the carrier's ability to...
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United ups Azul stake as US-Brazil open skies nears
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United Airlines has raised its stake in Brazilian low-cost carrier Azul, citing connecting traffic as a reason behind the move. The deal comes as...
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JetBlue returns to Ontario as part of US regional reshuffle
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JetBlue is to return to California’s Ontario International Airport after a ten-year absence as part of a regional flight shuffle that also sees it...
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Boom investment ‘to bring supersonic flight to China’
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The US supersonic aircraft developer aiming to reduce New York to London flight times to little over three hours has secured an investment from...