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July 2010 | Archive
airberlin moves from LCC status to alliance member; limited contribution to oneworld network

airberlin moves from LCC status to alliance member; limited contribution to oneworld network

airberlin announced plans to join the oneworld alliance this week but what does its network offer the other alliance members? Which oneworld hubs does it serve and what presence do oneworld carriers have at airberlin’s biggest bases?

New routes launched during the last week (Tuesday 20 July - Monday 26 July):

New routes launched during the last week
(Tuesday 20 July – Monday 26 July):

Although the last week offered a modest 15 new routes, we have fantastic photo coverage to go with our comprehensive report. Several of the new routes are domestic Chinese services to remote regions, reflecting the Chinese government’s ambition to give these areas a greater share of the country’s economic growth.

Seville is latest Ryanair base in Spain; network will expand to 29 destinations this winter

Seville is latest Ryanair base in Spain; network will expand from current 18 destinations to 29 this winter

Seville benefits from Ryanair’s decision to move capacity out of the UK and Ireland. Two based aircraft will help the airline increase its network to 29 destinations this winter. When did Ryanair first serve Seville and how has its traffic grown there?

UK carriers (re)discover Gothenburg; BA and easyJet decide time is right to take on incumbents

UK carriers (re)discover Gothenburg; BA and easyJet decide time is right to take on City Airline, Ryanair and SAS

The UK to Gothenburg market has been dominated by Ryanair, SAS and City Airline in recent years, but now both British Airways and easyJet plan to start new London routes before the end of 2010. Which UK regional airports are connected to the Swedish city?

Brazilian domestic demand up 27.6% in first half of 2010; TAM and GOL losing market share to Azul, Trip and WebJet

Brazilian domestic demand up 27.6% in first half of 2010; TAM and GOL losing market share to Azul, Trip and WebJet

Brazil’s economy is booming and so are its airlines. How many passengers did its airports handle in 2009 and which airlines are growing fastest in the domestic market? And which ‘MEB3’ carrier recently landed in Sao Paulo?

Ryanair eyeing Turkish market; finds solution to fleet growth

Ryanair eyeing Turkish market; finds solution to fleet growth

As mainstream media reports on the financial aspects of Ryanair’s Q1 results, anna.aero attended the low-cost giant’s London press conference to find out about its current and future network developments. Read about our discoveries and see how Ryanair (again) uses anna.aero as a source to support its arguments!

Route of the Week: Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong to Moscow Domodedovo

New routes launched during the last week (Tuesday 13 July – Monday 19 July):

This week, UK regional airline flybe has launched the largest number of routes; 10 out of the week’s total 38. Chinese airlines are also prominently featured with rich illustrations from all Chinese launches. Read about all the routes, from airports ranging from Guam in the east to Wyoming in the west.

Russia’s Avianova adds new westernmost market; Turkish Airlines to serve third US destination, while Etihad enters new country market

Russia’s Avianova adds new westernmost market; Turkish Airlines to serve third US destination, while Etihad enters new country market

Although Avianova doesn’t plan to go abroad anytime soon, its newest announced market is embedded among EU member states. But why is there a gap in that very market? Turkish Airlines, whose CEO recently told anna.aero about its aggressive expansion plans, will add five weekly flights to a US destination. But which? And which country market is Etihad entering that Emirates and Qatar Airways already serve?

What should the terminal of the future look like and how will it operate?

What should the terminal of the future look like and how will it operate?

The same clever people that bring you anna.aero are also organising the Check-In 2010 Conference and Exhibition at The MGM Grand Hotel Conference Center, Las Vegas on September 8-10th, in partnership with McCarran International Airport and IATA. Focusing on “Terminals of the Future”, the 5th annual Check-In event will provide a unique forum for all travel industry stakeholders to share ideas, and debate how facilities and services should adapt to evolving technologies and stakeholder requirements.

China Southern takes six Airbus aircraft as the manufacturer maintains delivery lead over Boeing

China Southern takes six Airbus aircraft as the manufacturer maintains delivery lead over Boeing

Which airline had so many aircraft delivered in June that it was double the number Ryanair had? Who received the month’s sole A380? And which airline took three widebody aircraft?

Three at last! Please sign the anna.aero editor's third birthday card

Three at last! Please sign the anna.aero editor’s third birthday card

Many of you have already signed the surprise birthday card that we will publish later in our 3rd Birthday Special Issue, but in case you haven’t – here is a reminder of our invitation for you to do so and to be featured next to famous industry personalities.

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