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Proposed green taxes on airlines will have no positive impact on the industry’s sustainability, senior figures from some of the top carriers have agreed.

The aviation industry is unfairly viewed as the “bad guy” on sustainability and needs to change the narrative, airport leaders have claimed.

Airports should merge the functions of air service development and commercial development, working in closer partnership with multiple stakeholders, the director general of ACI Europe has said.

Senior network planners from over 125 of the world’s leading airlines will be accepting meeting requests when scheduling opens on Wednesday 10 July.

With annual passenger numbers forecast to double to 50 million by 2040, Brisbane is positioning itself as Australia’s future international gateway. Routesonline speaks to Jim Parashos, the airport’s executive general manager of aviation development and partnerships, to find out more about its growth and how it intends to fulfil its ambitions.

This year's awards are shaping up to be the most competitive yet, with the number of votes cast in first two weeks surpassing totals of previous years.

Eurowings is to refocus its network away from long-haul markets to concentrate on short-haul European routes from its core bases in Germany.

With a temporary ban on passenger flights between Russia and Georgia set to start on 8 July, Routesonline looks at the airlines and routes that will be affected.

This week: Jeju Air adds Singapore route; Frontier expands from Cincinnati; and Alitalia resumes Milan - St Petersburg.

JetBlue has followed fellow US carriers American Airlines and Frontier by selecting Airbus' longest-range narrow-body jet for the next phase of its expansion as it seeks to open more point-to-point destinations in Europe.

Asia's four leading airlines have all confirmed their attendance and Routes Silk Road 2019 in Kazakhstan.

With just under 100 days to go until World Routes 2019, the list of carriers attending the event continues to grow.

This week: Heathrow masterplan revealed; United and Vistara establish new codeshare; Air New Zealand CEO to depart and more.

We profile Red Wings, the Russian carrier and attendee at Routes Silk Road 2019.

Four additional categories have been added, providing even more opportunities for individuals and organisations to be recognised at the 25th World Routes event.

American Airlines is eyeing growth from its US East Coast hubs to new destinations in Europe and South America after agreeing to acquire 50 of Airbus’ new A321XLR aircraft, the longer-range version of the A321neo.

Reporting live from the Paris Air Show, Routesonline brings you the latest news and aircraft orders from Le Bourget.

The airline has signed a commitment to add a fourth Boeing 777-200LR to its fleet as it seeks to grow its international network.

Low-cost carrier to serve twice-weekly route to the host city of Routes Europe 2020.

Paris Air Show week continues to get better and better for Airbus’ newly-launched A321XLR, with Bill Franke’s private equity firm Indigo Partners becoming the latest customer.

Australian flag carrier Qantas said its order for up to 36 Airbus A321XLR aircraft "changes the economics of lots of potential routes into Asia".

A comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is nearing completion - which would provide a significant boost to air traffic and connect a combined population of 1.2 billion.

International Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways and Vueling, has put its faith in Boeing's grounded 737 Max jet by signalling its intention to order 200 aircraft.

Embraer has forecast worldwide demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150-seats over the next 20 years, a figure unchanged from its projection last year.

Korean Air is to quadruple its Boeing 787 fleet as it looks to add new long-haul markets.