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Lufthansa's low-cost subsidiary Eurowings will continue flying US routes next summer as part of a transatlantic expansion from its hubs in Munich and Frankfurt.

A new academic study has revealed the key factors and leadership traits for successful route development.

Central and Eastern Europe low-cost carrier Wizz Air will later this year add Edinburgh to its growing network.

The flygskam – or flight-shaming – movement is materially impacting the public’s desire to travel and radiating across Europe from Scandinavia. Ahead of Routes Europe 2020 we speak to two of the key figures in the front-line of route development in the region.

This week: IndiGo to launch the only India - Vietnam route; Delta Air Lines plans to resume service between Bogota and New York; and Ethiopian Airlines adds a third destination in India.

Following a record-breaking number of votes, more than 30 organisations and ten individuals have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.

This week: BA takes delivery of first A350; Ryanair traffic grows 11 percent; Air Canada removes Max flights until 2020; short-haul challenges hit Lufthansa and more.

Our latest video looks at the growth of Denmark's main gateway as it embarks on an ambitious expansion programme.

We profile Vueling, the Spanish carrier owned by International Airlines Group and an attendee at World Routes 2019.

Air France-KLM has ordered 60 Airbus A220 aircraft to replace the A318s and A319s on Air France’s short- and medium-haul network. The group has also confirmed that its remaining A380s will leave the Air France fleet by 2022.

Uganda’s new flag carrier has been awarded an air operator’s certificate, paving the way for commercial service to begin in August.

LOT Polish Airlines is to add its first long-haul route to Asia from Budapest Airport as it continues to build its network from the Hungarian capital.

Airline outlines its plan to target "big carriers all around the world" for interline agreements.

This week: New Moldova link for Doncaster Sheffield; JetBlue increases Caribbean service; and ANA adds third route to India.

This week: New Air Koryo route; Milan and Xi'an to cooperate; Korean Air finalises Dreamliner order; Wizz to add more capacity and more.

We profile airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia and attendee at World Routes 2019.

Qantas has received final approval to form a joint business with American Airlines, but its hopes for a new codeshare deal with Cathay Pacific on flights between Hong Kong and Australia have been thwarted.

Air Astana's new budget carrier FlyArystan aims to stimulate the low-cost market in Kazakhstan and expects airports to be "champing at the bit" to start conversations.

AirAsia Group could soon be making a return to Europe after seven years’ absence thanks to more economical aircraft.

Widebody jets and 737 MAX are still in the picture as Somon Air aims to connect Central Asia's capitals, chief executive Thomas Hallam has revealed.

Aeromexico has urged Mexico’s government to reverse a decision to grant Emirates fifth-freedom rights between Mexico City and Barcelona, with chief executive Andrés Conesa saying the airline would “do everything” in its power to prevent the Gulf carrier from opening the route.

This week: Qatar Airways is to launch a new service to Gaborone in Botswana; Wizz Air is adding a third destination in Russia; and Air Belgium is to resume scheduled flights.

Airports and destinations from across Central Asia have been celebrated for their growing prominence at the Routes Silk Road 2019 Marketing Awards in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – the first dedicated air service development awards for the region.

EVA Air will add Milan Malpensa to its network of destinations next spring, becoming the first route to be opened by the carrier in Europe in the last 20 years.

This week: Bellew to depart Ryanair for easyJet; Pakistan lifts airspace restrictions; Cathay and Lufthansa expand codeshare and more.