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View the some of the latest images from the 11th Routes Africa, taking place in Accra, Ghana.

Boeing's 20-year outlook projects rising demand for 42,700 new aircraft.

Routesonline rounds up the best tweets and images from day one of Routes Africa 2018, taking place in Accra, Ghana.

The dominance of non-African airlines in the continent should be challenged, according to Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam.

African airlines must act now take advantage of the new Single African Aviation Transport Market, Routes Africa delegates have heard.

After less than a year in the role Vuyani Jarana outlined his turnaround plans for South African Airways, including bringing a "culture of winning" to the carrier.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is forecasting 10,550 new aircraft deliveries in the 30- to 150-seat segment over the next 20 years.

Key figures from the international aviation industry are gathering in Accra, Ghana for the 11th Routes Africa. The event, which is the continent’s longest-standing aviation forum bringing together leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities, comes at a time when the market is growing rapidly.

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 facts and figures shaping the continent's aviation industry.

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; Airbus' A220 in pictures; an interview with Vantage's Jeremy Pennington and much more.

This week: Wizz adds Israel destination from Luton; Spirit increases Caribbean services; and Ethiopian to serve Eritrea after two decades.

The fourth meeting of the Single African Air Transport Market has taken place – with three new member nations and hopes for more to come.

Vistara aims to beef up fleet with $3.1bn order, while Air India takes another government bailout.

This week we profile World Routes 2018 attendee China Southern Airlines, the SkyTeam member based in Guangzhou.

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? And what are the best strategies to get the airline’s attention? Routesonline looks at the growth of the Scandinavian carrier, which has this week swung to a surprise net profit in the second quarter of the year.

This week: Ryanair cleared for Laudamotion deal; JetBlue signs Airbus order; rising fuel costs hit Delta; passenger demand rises in May; executive changes at WestJet; and Boeing's Q2 orders and deliveries.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, KLM boss Pieter Elbers and the Single African Air Transport Market all feature in the latest issue of Routes News, out now.

Airbus has rebranded the Bombardier C Series aircraft family as the A220-100 and A220-300.

We speak to Vantage's Jeremy Pennington to understand how the Hamilton International Airport secured Norwegian's first service to Canada.

Ambitious African carrier moves closer to planned Mumbai and Guangzhou routes.

Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Europe's summer growth, Africa's biggest carriers, GOL to add Quito route, Chinese carriers target LA, latest Routes Podcast

This week: Norwegian adds Thailand destination; Spirit to operate Guatemala service; and LEVEL readies for Vienna launch.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier of Belgium.

Senior network planners from more than 100 of the world’s leading carriers are now accepting meeting requests.

Hang Zhao joins ASM from Shanghai Juneyao Airline Co Ltd as new business development manager.