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Aeroméxico has unveiled two new destinations in South America during Routes Americas 2019.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is ending its A380 programme after Emirates, its largest customer, scaled back its order.

Bahamasair is looking to grow its network through more partnerships with other airlines rather than increasing the size of its fleet.

Route development tied to tourism requires continuous collaboration between stakeholders - not only to grow, but also to ensure that shifting demands of travelers can be met, a panel of airline and travel industry executives have stressed at Routes Americas 2019.

Senior network planners from leading airlines confirm that they will be heading Down Under for the 25th World Route Development Forum.

The annual Routes Americas Marketing Awards took place at The Québec City Armoury in Québec City, with Oakland International Airport being named the overall winner after winning the 4-20 million passengers category.

VivaAerobus is ideally positioned to leverage the increasing Mexican traveller migration from buses to airlines while expanding to feed growing air markets, says Fernando Estrada, the airline's VP strategy, business development, and revenues.

Ultra low-cost carrier Swoop is stimulating a new market rather than cannibalising that of its parent WestJet, according to the airline’s chief executive Steven Greenway.

Ultra low-cost start-up Canada Jetlines has reached an agreement in principle to provide future service from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), the host of Routes Americas 2019.

Minister Melanie Joly outlines plan to give tourism "the respect it deserves" at Routes Americas.

Julián Guerrero, tourism vice president at ProColombia, tells Routesonline about the organisation's hopes at Routes Americas 2019.

An agreement in principal to install a US pre-clearance facility at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport will further drive the city and region's growth, says Quebec's deputy premier Genevieve Guilbault.

Air Canada's recent period of sustained growth will give way to a focus on optimising its network and fleet, but the carrier will continue to target strategic expansions, such as leveraging its Airbus A220 on new routes within North America. That's according to Ferio Pugliese, senior VP regional markets and government relations.

“We are learning how to be profitable,” according to Ricardo Bastón, the chief executive of Mexican regional carrier TAR Aerolíneas.

Smaller airports are going to play a much bigger role in the coming years thanks to aircraft technology and consumer preferences.

More direct flights to US destinations and connecting Canadians in remote areas are two of the aims for Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport.

The aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean has huge promise to grow over the coming years, but it must address a series of challenges if it is to fulfil its enormous potential.

Punta Cana International Airport is hoping to launch its US pre-clearance facility in November this year.

Over 85 of the region’s leading and fastest-growing airlines are now planning their meeting diaries for the event.

The largest route development forum in the Americas opens today, with about 800 industry professionals in attendance.

As Routes Americas 2019 gets underway in Québec City today, Routesonline can reveal the top ten busiest passenger air routes in the Americas region, as well as those which have grown at the fastest rate over the past year.

Routes Americas 2019 delegates braved the cold to take in the sights of Quebec City.

Flycana hopes to be the first ULCC originating in the Caribbean. Routesonline speaks to the airline's Nikolay Maltsev about the carrier's plans.

This week: Quito has secured another new service to Europe; Indian low-cost carrier GoAir is adding a fourth international destination; and Alitalia is to relaunch a connection between Milan and St Petersburg.

Routes Americas 2019 in Quebec takes place against a backdrop of growth in the Canadian market, with further capacity increases expected this year as the country’s ULCC market begins to take off.