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41 Expansion phase Javier Suárez, Vueling’s senior manager network planning, talks to Routes News about the airline’s network strategy.


42 Opening time Two new airports are due to open in Poland in the next two years. Tony Griffi ths takes a closer look at the country’s air services market and where the opportunities lie.


47 Expanding East


Wizz Air recently opened new bases in Lithuania and Serbia. Mark Smullian fi nds out what’s behind these moves and where Wizz would like to expand to next.


50 A320neo gathers momentum The A320neo has attracted a record order from India’s low-cost IndiGo. Ian Putzger examines the argument for the new aircraft.


54 Going off the rails?


High-speed rail projects are being prioritised across Europe – Chris Beanland looks at the effect they have on air traffi c.


60 Big three


The three major Gulf carriers have announced a huge number of new routes and capacity increases into Europe for 2011. Adam Coulter fi nds out what is behind these moves.


66 Swiss schedules Swiss regional airline SkyWork is rolling out a network expansion – Richard Maslen speaks with its CEO, Tomislav Lang.


69 Tough competitors


Lars Draagen takes a closer look at the Norwegian market, where there are currently two home carriers – Norwegian and SAS – of roughly the same size, competing on nearly every route.


72 New world


What effect will the BA/Iberia merger have on Madrid’s route network, which has traditionally been the European leader to the Americas? Jessica Twentyman reports.


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