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

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

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

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

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 #1 non-European airline; easyJet and Norwegian also adding routes

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% this year; US represents 35% of international market; Avianca leading airline but Aires growing fast

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

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.

Bulgaria’s airport traffic trebles in eight years; Sofia traffic down just 3% in 2009; Wizz Air gaining on Bulgaria Air with four new routes

Bulgaria’s airport traffic trebles in eight years; Sofia traffic down just 3% in 2009; Wizz Air still gaining on Bulgaria Air

Bulgaria has three main airports, but how seasonal is demand? Which are the leading airlines at the country’s main airport serving the capital Sofia and who, apart from Wizz Air, is adding new routes in 2010?

Turkmenistan's all-Boeing fleet set to grow as Birmingham route outperforms London

Turkmenistan’s all-Boeing fleet set to grow as Birmingham route outperforms London; Istanbul is top Ashgabat route

We like a challenge, and finding useful data on air transport in Turkmenistan comes into that category. How big is the national airline’s fleet and which routes does it operate? Who else operates flights to Ashgabat? And why is Birmingham such a popular route?

Korean intl traffic still growing; domestic impacted by KTX high-speed rail; Delta resumes Detroit in June

Korean international traffic still growing; domestic impacted by KTX high-speed rail; Delta resumes Detroit in June

Which are Korea’s busiest airports and how have they developed in recent years? Who has what share of the domestic market and which are by far the two leading country markets? What’s unusual about the routes to the US?

Most French regional airports heavily reliant on foreign carriers for links to major EU cities

Most French regional airports heavily reliant on foreign carriers for links to major EU cities

Air France operates few international routes from French regional airports with a couple of notable exceptions. Which major EU cities can be reached non-stop from the six biggest French regional airports? Which airport will see several new services this summer?

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