Although the 2018 Fifa World Cup comes at a time of gradual decline for Russia's aviation sector, the country is embarking on a strategy to up its infrastructure game and revamp many of its airports over the next decade.
The UK's Chancellor Philip Hammond has admitted that flights could “theoretically” cease on the day Britain exits the EU - but stressed it was a worst case scenario.
Global airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year, an increase of 7 percent on the previous 12 months, representing an additional 242 million air trips.
Throughout World Routes 2017 in Barcelona, our artist Paula Bressler captured some of the key images and quotes on the major challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Expansion of bmi regional's fleet is a case of “when not if”, chief commercial officer Jochen Schnadt has told Routesonline, as the regional carrier seeks to grow its European footprint.
Air Berlin has filed for bankruptcy protection but flights will continue to operate as rescue talks with Lufthansa and the German government take place.
Routesonline speaks to Giorgio Callegari, Aeroflot's deputy chief executive for strategy and alliances, to hear about what is driving the group's growth and find out about its future ambitions.
Norwegian's plans for its UK subsidiary to operate flights to the US have moved a step closer following a decision by the US Department of Transportation.
Low cost airline Ryanair has warned that it could be forced to cancel flights and move aircraft out of the UK unless a new aviation deal with the European Union is struck.
