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The UK and China have agreed to more than double the number of flights allowed to operate between the 2 countries, following successful negotiations in London today (11 October 2016).
Asia
Aeromexico announced that it started offering service to Jakarta and Bali, through its codeshare partner Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia’s flag carrier.
North America
Boeing and Atlas Air announced an order today to convert nine 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced an expansion of its freighter services in Southwest Pacific with the addition of a weekly scheduled service to Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport in southern Queensland, Australia from 21 November 2016, subject to government approval.
Under the new agreement, Cathay Pacific’s “CX” code will be placed on all flights operated by LATAM Airlines Brasil between London and Paris to Sao Paulo
Emirates today announced it will launch a daily service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, on December 15, 2016, serving the South Florida area, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach.
North America
Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on April 24, 2017.
Europe
Finnair continues to grow its Asian traffic, and has today announced it will add capacity and frequencies to the Tokyo and Hong Kong routes with the A350 for the summer 2017 season.
LOT Polish Airlines has just announced the launch of flights to Los Angeles.
Avinor's Stavanger Airport has announced an enhancement to its route network with new airline partner, airBaltic.