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Montevideo’s new terminal now open; Pluna dominates with CRJ 900s; Buenos Aires is dominant destination

Uruguay made it a round further in the World Cup than near neighbours Brazil and Argentina, but how has the country’s stunning new gateway terminal impacted traffic? Which carriers are present and which two long-haul destinations are served non-stop?

Accra attracts more out of Africa services to Ghana; Brussels Airlines, United and Virgin all new this summer

The hopes of Africa now rest on the shoulders of Ghana’s footballers at the FIFA World Cup, but their country’s main airport has been attracting several new long-haul services. We take a closer look at Accra airport.

French international capacity up 4% this summer; UK market down 10%, Air France down 4%; LCCs stimulate domestic demand

We all know Air France dominates the domestic market but what can be learnt from recent easyJet and Ryanair experience? Which country markets (and airlines) are growing (and shrinking) this summer?

South Africa welcomes the world! Month-long football tournament will boost air traffic; United Kingdom still leading foreign market but UAE closing fast

The FIFA World Cup is up and running with everyone still in with a chance. But what about recent trends in air travel demand to, from and within South Africa? What impact have LCCs had on the domestic market?

Jordan’s Queen Alia Airport growing at almost 20% in 2010; airBaltic, Alitalia, Iberia and Vueling starting new flights

Royal Jordanian may not have the same global ambitions as some of its regional rivals but it continues to start new routes and Jordan continues to attract new services. We reveal which LCCs, US carriers and European flag carriers fly to Amman.

Demand for air travel in Russia growing at more than 20%; UTair now #1 domestic carrier; Egypt and Turkey popular

The Russian market is back in growth mode and the battle to be #1 in the domestic market is intensifying. Which are the leading international markets and which are the leading carriers on international routes?

Ohio’s hubs at Cincinnati (Delta) and Cleveland (Continental) have seen major cutbacks; only one EU service left

The self-proclaimed ‘birthplace of aviation’, Ohio’s airports suffered in 2009. Cincinnati’s passenger numbers have halved in four years as Delta downsized dramatically. And who remembers Columbus-based Skybus?

Icelandic air travel dominated by local airlines; Iceland Express now serves more destinations than Icelandair

First cash problems, then ash problems. But what about Iceland’s air travel market? How has it been affected in recent years and which (few) legacy carriers serve the country? Which are the leading country markets?

Malta destined for growth as Ryanair establishes base; Emirates leading non-European airline

The Mediterranean island nation with only one airport has had a flat traffic development over the last decade, but Europe’s biggest LCC will establish a base in May. Which are the main country markets serving Malta? And which airline offers wide-body services?

Colombia’s domestic traffic up 40%; US 35% of international market; Avianca leading airline but Aires growing fast

Colombia’s domestic market is booming, though international traffic has been the driver of airport growth in recent years. Which are the biggest airports, major carriers and leading international destinations? Which have been growing fastest?

Bangladesh’s main airport and airline begin 2010 with new name and look; Biman Bangladesh starts fleet upgrade with first 777

Biman Bangladesh got its new corporate look in February and had lost it by the end of March when the prime minister changed his mind. At the same time, the capital’s airport also has a new name – and has kept it. New aircraft arriving with both the national carrier and the independents are improving the quality and speed of routes to this big country of 160 million with a large overseas population and high propensity to travel.

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