Africa
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the African region.
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Has the industry reached its tipping point?
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The year started optimistically with record low fuel prices and strong consumer demand, however a number of terrorist attacks, the UK Brexit...
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Live content at World Routes 2016 reaches new heights
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World Routes is the only route development forum operating on a global scale, providing a meeting place for airlines, airports, tourism authorities...
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Flying under the radar - HNA Group continues airline spending spree
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HNA Group’s airline operations are central to its expansion plans as it seeks investments to reach its goal of becoming a global top 50 company by...
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Attention World Routes Attendees! Which new route do you want to learn more about in Chengdu?
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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LATEST ISSUE of Routes News NOW ONLINE
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The latest issue of the air service development magazine, Routes News, is now available to view.
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Ask the Expert – VOTE for what you want to read
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Find out the expert views on key topics currently impacting the global aviation industry. Our ‘Ask the Expert’ stories allow you to choose the...
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Ethiopian flies ahead of the African pack
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Ethiopian Airlines has come a long way during its first 70 years – and it has plenty of groundbreaking plans for the decades to come. Gary Noakes...
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Can low-cost, long-haul open the door to Africa’s potential?
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The anticipated arrival of the first AirAsia X long-haul, low-cost flights at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on the island of...
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Africa’s hot-spots lose their charm
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As ISIS activity grows across North Africa, it has led to a devastating impact upon North Africa’s tourism - the United Nations World Tourism...
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PRESS RELEASE: New appointment announced at ASM
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ASM (Airport, Strategy and Marketing), the world route development consultants, have announced a new appointment within their Manchester-based...
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ACI’s Airport Excellence security review aims to help put Africa’s airports on global route map
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A new – and free – security review for airports provided by the Airports Council International looks set to help drive best practice across...
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Addressing the environmental concern to air service development
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Aviation is a catalyst for growth, a vital conduit for world trade, and a major global employer. Nearly 63 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in global...
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Tenerife in talks to secure two new based airlines
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The Tenerife Government hopes its favourable tax regime will attract additional airlines to open new bases on the island in the coming years. The...
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Egyptian airports in new security programme
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A partnership between British security firm Restrata and Egyptian security company Falcon Group International has already won the approval of both...
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PRESS RELEASE: Cape Town Airport wins Routes Africa Marketing Awards
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Cape Town Airport was announced the overall winner of the Routes Africa edition of the Routes 2016 Marketing Awards last night at a ceremony in...
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Open skies in Africa will not be fully realised next year
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Despite a long wait and numerous promises, Dr Elijah Chingosho, secretary general of African airline group, the African Airlines Association...
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Cape Town wins Routes Africa Marketing Award
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Cape Town International Airport in South Africa has been rewarded for its network development initiatives after being announced as the overall...
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The indirect opportunity for connectivity in Africa
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The number of international passengers making indirect flights to African destinations is as big as the international markets of five of the...
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Understanding the lack of data in Africa
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Cost, quality and skills are three of the key factors ensuring the effective use of data for business success. Presenting a Routes Talk entitled...
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Victoria Falls targets tourism traffic to help build long-haul links
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Since Zimbabwe hosted delegates at Routes Africa in June 2014, what was then a building site at Victoria Falls International Airport has now turned...