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DHL Express Partners with Central Airlines for China-Europe Cargo Expansion

DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…

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Centrum Air to Launch Tashkent–Colombo Service in November 2024

Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…

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Avianca to Begin Direct Flights from Bogotá to Havana in December

Starting December 16, 2024, Avianca will introduce a daily direct flight from Bogotá, Colombia, to Havana, Cuba, aiming to boost tourism and cultural connectivity between the two nations. The route, operated by A320 family aircraft, is expected to provide over 2,500 seats weekly, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. This new service allows easier access…

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airBaltic Delays Rzeszow Route Launch to November 2024

airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…

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ASKY Airlines Expands Network with New Codeshares Across Africa

Togo-based ASKY Airlines, partially owned by Ethiopian Airlines, is strategically expanding its network with plans to secure new codeshare agreements with key African carriers. Currently, ASKY serves 29 African destinations with a fleet of 14 Boeing 737s. To support regional expansion, ASKY aims to negotiate codeshares with Mauritania Airlines, Afrijet, Air Senegal, and Royal Air…

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Ryanair Launches New Zagreb-Palermo Route for Summer 2024

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new direct route from Zagreb to Palermo, Italy, beginning March 30, 2024, and running through the summer season. Scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, the route will utilize the 180-seat Airbus A320 from Lauda Europe, Ryanair’s Austrian subsidiary.