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Malaysia Airlines: Small steps to recovery

Carrier plans growth across south-east Asia under the stewardship of new chief executive, Peter Bellew

How Turkish turbulence impacts on its tourism and transport sectors

Political instability and security fears appear to have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s tourism industry during the past year, but will it have the same impact on the country’s general air transport sector?

Croatia Airlines to quit Heathrow?

Croatia’s flag carrier could sell Heathrow slots

Opportunities aplenty for Norwegian UK

Carrier eyes whole new market in China to destinations in the Caribbean and an interest in eastern Europe

China: A nation of travellers

With China representing the single largest growth market in the world for the next decade, how can aviation best cater for the rising numbers of tourists

Gatwick to build new runway regardless of government decision

Bosses at the Sussex terminal intend to press ahead with expansion even if rival Heathrow is chosen

Global travel firms failing to take sustainability seriously

WTTC boss warns while aviation might be focusing on the issue, other sectors are failing to do so

Ryanair expands in Manchester

Five new routes head Ryanair’s Manchester upgrade

Tourist boards should step up in route planning

Traditionally the preserve of airports, tourist boards can increasingly get involved and help make the case for a new route to a destination

Transavia adds Paris routes from Luton and Edinburgh

The launch of two new low-cost flights from UK airports to Paris Orly operated by Transavia could be the first of many

Hawaii delegation in push for direct UK flight

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has sent a trade delegation to the UK in the hunt for a direct flight from Britain

Skies to open up to aviation in next 15 years

Increasingly liberal attitudes among governments will see barriers to aviation broken down

Aviation bosses urge EU to use Brexit debate for a rethink

Routes Europe heard that the UK’s current issues are symptomatic of wider problems in the union

Europe's regional airlines face decline

A five-year period of consolidation could see only the largest survive

bmi regional considers buying larger aircraft

The airline could be operating extra capacity within the next 18 months

Tenerife prepares to welcome Routes Africa event

About 250 route development professionals will attend the June convention

Airlines demand better regional infrastructure at Routes Asia

A predicted growth of 100 million passengers a year may not occur if the facilities don’t exist to handle them

Cuba US deal will not lead to overnight American influx

The paperwork may be signed but current infrastructure issues in Cuba will mean US growth will be initially limited

Airlines and cruise operators must work together to tackle shared problems

Governments globally are regarding both sectors as "easy" targets for levying fees and taxes