Europe

The European aviation market in 2017 was one of the strongest years for financial and passenger performance, according to figures published by IATA, carriers' international traffic climbed 8.2 percent compared to 2016. Capacity rose 6.1 percent and load factor surged 1.6 percent to 84.4 percent, which was the highest for any region.

Dutch low-cost airline Transavia will increase capacity by more than 123,000 seats this winter, as well as adding four new routes.

In the second of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards.

With all eyes on the Basque Country ahead of Routes Europe, the government's minister of tourism Alfredo Retortillo outlines the region's key route development targets and what delegates can expect when they arrive later this month.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.

The owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus is weighing up a takeover offer for rival Norwegian Air Shuttle amid fierce competition on transatlantic routes. Routesonline looks at the growth of Norwegian's long-haul network.

Israel and carrier El Al have reached the age of 70 and both have plenty to celebrate, but the pressure is on to compete in the age of open skies.

In the first of a two part feature, Routesonline takes a closer look at the airports and destinations named finalists in the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards.

Bremen Airport's chief commercial officer Florian Kruse gives the low-down on its new routes and target destinations.

Ahead of Routes Europe 2018 in Bilbao, Routesonline provides a snapshot of Spain’s leading international airlines and airports, as well as the most used aircraft types on international flights.

Air Belgium will operate its inaugural service at the end of the month as it seeks to gain a foothold in Asia.

LaudaMotion, the new Austrian airline headed by Formula One champion Niki Lauda and backed by Ryanair, is to launch a Berlin Tegel base as competition in Germany’s capital intensifies.

Routesonline's latest analysis of the European aviation industry, examining the top routes, airlines and airports.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.

To celebrate 25 years of ASM, each week we will be exploring five of the greatest moments in aviation over the last quarter of a century.

Routes' Simon Baxendale explains what Fast Track is and how delegates at Routes Europe can benefit.

Hainan Airlines is to operate the first ever direct route to mainland China from Ireland and Scotland.

Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines will add a total of 60 widebody aircraft to its fleet in the next six years and has confirmed plans to start services to Marrakesh.

The shortlists for the prestigious Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards have been revealed, with 17 airports and six destinations in the running for an award.

Almost a year after hosting Routes Europe, key stakeholders from Belfast explain how Northern Ireland is aiming to capitalise on the strength of its tourism offer to attract new air services to the region.

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has blamed the burden of air passenger duty (APD) for its decision to close its base at Glasgow International Airport.

British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about acquiring new aircraft for LEVEL as it seeks to further expand the brand.

Elisabeth Axtelius, director of aviation business at Swedavia, discusses Stockholm Arlanda’s most notable new routes, the planned Swedish aviation passenger tax and unserved markets.

Ahead of Routes Europe, we outline some of the most important facts and figures in the region's aviation market.

Despite tough times for Turkey's aviation sector in recent years, Pegasus Airlines has weathered the storm and is looking to new markets to further its expansion.