Airline, Airport and Aviation Route News & Analysis

Networking Events, Star Feature // 15 Nov 2018

CCO of new Istanbul Airport to discuss ‘future airline users and aircraft types’ at Airbus Airport-Devoted Conference, ACI Oslo

Mert Başar, Chief Commercial Officer of İGA, builder-operator of the recently-opened Istanbul Airport, joins the line-up at Airbus’ airport-devoted conference: “New possibilities for airports by Airbus”, 28 November 2018 at ACI Airport Exchange, hosted by Avinor Oslo Airport. Other airports, airlines, and 10+ Airbus presenters have also been announced.

Show Dailies // 15 Nov 2018

anna.aero on-site Dailies: 143rd IATA Slot Conference, hosted by AENA, Madrid

As Official Media Partner to the 143rd IATA Slot Conference, hosted by AENA in Madrid, anna.aero’s Arrivals and Departures Daily magazines from the conference are now available online. The highlight has to be an interview with Sabiha Gökçen International Airport’s Gerald Ong who supports Manchester United.

Networking Events // 8 Nov 2018

Airbus Airport-Devoted Conference, ACI Oslo: Aer Lingus to explain how “A321LR unlocks new city pairs”

Aer Lingus’ Lander Dominguez, Director of Fleet Assets, is the latest to join the Airbus’ airport-devoted conference: “New possibilities for airports by Airbus,” at ACI Airport Exchange, hosted by Avinor Oslo Airport. The airline’s “North Atlantic Hub at Dublin” plans are vitally relevant to both North American and European airports.

Star Feature // 8 Nov 2018

Tampa Airport wins Cake of the Week W18/19 public vote Part I; pick your winner from the 21 cakes in Part II – voting extended

With Tampa Airport tasting success in Part I for the cake it commissioned for Swoop’s first flight from Hamilton, it is now time for Part II of the W18/19 public vote. With another 21 entries this week, which will be your choice for Cake of the Week?

Airline Route News

28,166 New routes reported since 2007

Star Feature // 8 Nov 2018

Vote for your favourite Arch of Triumph – W18/19 Part II – voting extended

Tampa took home double honours last week, claiming the titles for Cake of the Week and best FTWA in the public votes for the warm welcome it extended to Swoop’s first flight from Hamilton. There are another eight FTWAs to choose from in Part II of this bi-annual competition this week.

Take-offs & Landings // 8 Nov 2018

Turkish Airlines launches operations from new Istanbul Airport

Turkish Airlines took the first steps in the planned transfer of its hub operation from Atatürk to the new Istanbul Airport on 31 October, when it began operations to two destinations. Two more routes were added the following day, with all operations due to switch by 31 December. Nick Preston investigates.

Network Planning Community News

Royal Brunei introduces non-stop Heathrow to Bandar Seri Begawan

In this week’s Network Planning Community News, Royal Brunei Airlines begins direct services from London Heathrow to Bandar Seri Begawan, Aerodom’s airports add flights from Brussels and Moscow Sheremetyevo, plus CONNECT launches a new Middle East, India & Africa show in Dubai next year.

Networking Events // 31 Oct 2018

airBaltic’s SVP Network Planning joins Airbus airport-devoted conference at ACI Airport Exchange Oslo

anna.aero can announce that Wolfgang Reuss, SVP Network Planning, airBaltic, is the latest to join the line-up at Airbus’ airport-devoted conference, taking place 27 November at ACI Airport Exchange, hosted by Avinor Oslo Airport: “New possibilities for airports by Airbus”.

Star Feature // 31 Oct 2018

Vote for your favourite anna.aero Cake of the Week – W18/19 Part I

With W18/19 launching this week, anna.aero is letting the reader be the judge of the much anticipated anna.aero Cake of the Week competition. With 13 bakes having been sent into anna.aero during the first week of the competition, have a look through and choose your favourite to make sure it secures the win.

Star Feature // 31 Oct 2018

Vote for your favourite Arch of Triumph – W18/19 Part I

Along with cake, anna.aero is allowing the readers of anna.aero to vote for their favourite Arch of Triumph during the first week of W18/19. With 20 to choose from, make sure to select and vote for your favourite water salute.

Networking Events // 31 Oct 2018

Hear from Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific and more at FTE Asia EXPO 2018 – FREE for airlines and airports

Future Travel Experience Asia EXPO 2018, an anna.aero sister event, is taking place in Singapore from 13-14 November. With 1,750 aviation industry innovators expected at the free-to-attend passenger experience and business performance event, make sure to register for this great networking opportunity.

Network Planning Community News

Santo Domingo celebrates new service to Orlando

In this week’s Network Planning Community News, Santo Domingo Airport in the Dominican Republic celebrates a new service to Orlando with Spirit Airlines. There is also news of an anniversary at Amsterdam, and of Emirates making Hamburg its 50th A380 destination.

Star Feature // 24 Oct 2018

MEB3 carriers’ leading airport pairs via hubs revealed; Manchester-Bangkok only link to appear in top 20 connections for all three

This week anna.aero has looked into the leading airport pairs flown by Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways via their hubs in the Middle East. The report reveals the connections which are the most lucrative for each carrier, plus which are still not served directly despite the airlines seeing large demand.

Airline Analysis // 24 Oct 2018

American Airlines remains top carrier at Washington Reagan with 50% of annual capacity since 2016; airline’s seats static at capital airport in 2018

American Airlines will provide 14.67 million two-way seats on flights serving Washington Reagan Airport in 2018, representing a marginal 0.2% decline in capacity compared to last year. Nick Preston examines the US carrier’s growth and network developments at the US capital airport over the past 10 years.