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Routesonline takes a look at some of the key statistics shaping the market of Routes Africa 2018 host country Ghana.

Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Gulf Air's European and North American ambitions; Air Canada and Air China joint venture; London Heathrow expansion moves closer; LATAM Airlines plans Munich service; Route rundown and more.

This week: Hainan Airlines adds Shenzhen – Zurich, Etihad to serve second Spanish destination and Finnair grows presence in Germany.

After a long period with a declining presence in the region, Gulf Air is spoiling for a comeback. Chief executive Krešimir Kučko explains more about the European and North American ambitions of Bahrain’s state-owned carrier.

South African Airways, SunExpress and Wizz Air are now planning their meeting diaries for Routes Africa. Airports and tourism authorities should submit requests at the earliest available opportunity to maximise the chances of securing their priority meetings.

Voting for the awards closes on Friday 8 June. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognise the airports and tourism authorities that have provided exceptional marketing support over the past twelve months.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee Air Zimbabwe, the government-owned carrier founded in 1967.

This week: Primera Air's transatlantic cancellations; Al Baker takes over as IATA board chairman; JetGo ceases flights; Emirates' A380 Osaka plans and more.

Star Alliance members Air Canada and Air China have deepened their existing partnership by signing a joint venture agreement. The deal comes amid a strong increase capacity between the two countries.

Kenya Airways is close to securing approval to take over the running of the county’s main airport in Nairobi as part of efforts to fight back against rival airlines. The potential move comes as the flag carrier launches new services to South Africa and Mauritius.

Plans for a third runway at London Heathrow have moved a step closer, paving the way for thousands more flights each year at the UK’s busiest airport.

Long-term economic benefits must be placed ahead of short-term financial gains when it comes to airport privatisation, IATA has urged.

LATAM Airlines has signalled its intention to expand its European footprint with flights to Munich at a time when Brazil’s aviation market looks primed to take off again.

Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: Delta's return to India; SIA to launch world's longest flight; Nordica's niche; ANA's space ambitions; latest passenger stats and more.

US carrier Delta Air Lines claims that its planned return to India is because of agreements over three of its Middle Eastern rivals' practices. However, analysis of the market suggest there are bigger factors at play.

This week: Virgin Atlantic expands US routes from Manchester and Laudamotion adds Jordan to its network.

The region’s longest standing and most established aviation forum will provide unrivalled training opportunities for delegates.

This week we profile Routes Africa 2018 attendee Air Italy, the carrier previously known as Meridiana.

All Nippon Airways' parent company has made a further investment in a business seeking to develop commercial space flight using a new type of spacecraft.

This week: Lufthansa firms up A320neo options; AirAsia X increases Hawaii focus; the Single African Air Transport Market; Air Baltic to buy up to 60 CS300s and more.

Global passenger traffic demand rose in April, but IATA's Alexandre de Juniac has warned that airline profits will be lower than forecast.

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 commercial flight.

The third issue features British Airways chairman and chief executive Alex Cruz; what to expect at Routes Africa; and Gulf Air’s story.

How will Nordica, Estonia’s new flag carrier, succeed where Estonian Air failed? Partnerships are key as the airline rapidly finds its niche.

Rwanda has signed bilateral air service agreements with Ghana, Angola and Togo as part of efforts to further liberalise commercial flights and strengthen economic ties.