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Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s new terminal is set to increase overall passenger capacity to 12.5 million, but the Philippines’ second-busiest airport has far greater ambitions.

Delegates from across Africa and further afield are registering their attendance for Routes Africa 2018.

With just nine months until Brexit, the UK's Department for Transport has started recruiting for two key aviation roles.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee Africa World Airlines, the Ghanaian airline.

Colombian flag carrier Avianca is resurrecting plans to launch a regional airline, five years after scrapping a similar proposal amid trade union issues.

This week: Cathay Pacific, Flybe, Norwegian, Etihad, KLM, Delta Air Lines, Wizz and more.

Investment in infrastructure and tourism offerings continues at pace across the Middle East, from major airport projects to new coastal resorts – and there is huge potential for the aviation industry.

As Ghana becomes a major player in the oil industry, Ghana Airports Company Limited's managing director John Attafuah explains how the country is ready to take advantage by increasing its air service connectivity.

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines are seeking immunity from antitrust laws to create a joint venture.

Lee Lipton joins ASM from WestJet as new associate consultant.

All Indonesian airlines were barred from flying into the European Union’s airspace in 2007 but the blanket ban has now been lifted.

Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Russia's recovering aviation industry; World Cup 2018 by airlines, airports and routes; Delta adds Asia destinations but cuts Hong Kong; Routes Africa 2018 shortlists; Route rundown and more.

This week: Air Italy adds second destination in India; Norwegian targets Miami from Madrid; and XL Airways France plans unserved Chinese city.

As the host nation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia is pushed yet further in the global spotlight. Routesonline analyses the country’s recovering aviation industry, examining the fastest-growing international markets, the top airports and the busiest routes.

More than 100 airlines have now confirmed their attendance at World Routes 2018 in Guangzhou, China.

Delta Air Lines is to launch two new non-stop routes to Asia but plans to end its Seattle - Hong Kong service from October.

Ryanair is to base three aircraft at London Southend Airport from next year and launch 13 routes.

Routesonline looks at the top three airports, airlines and routes from each of the countries involved in this summer's FIFA World Cup.

Infrastructure grants of $677m have been awarded to airports across the US to help improve safety and efficiency.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee SunExpress, the Turkish airline based in Antalya.

This week: Airbus and Bombardier’s C Series deal; Borghetti to leave Virgin Australia; Swoop granted AOC; Volotea secures new investors and more.

Airline executives can now vote for up to five airports and tourism boards that they feel have provided outstanding marketing support. The route development community can nominate individuals that have driven growth and innovation in the industry.

India’s government has admitted it is open to selling its entire stake in loss-making flag carrier Air India after its recent attempt failed to attract any buyers.

Ten airports and five tourism authorities have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing support.

A study based on the uplift in visitor arrivals to Russia during the World Cup has revealed the top 50 countries across the world most gripped by football fever.