Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic
(Posted 10th November 2026) Register Now Artificial intelligence is emerging as the next natural step in the evolution of air traffic management (ATM). This webinar will explore how AI can be integrated into safety-critical ATM systems. Further, it will discuss how INDRA, drawing on decades of engineering and operational experience, can support […]
Pergamon Hospitality appoints Steve Chumba as new Group General Manager
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Pergamon Hospitality Group has appointed Mr. Steve Chumba as Group General Manager. Chumba will oversee The Kasa – Malindi on Kenya’s coast, as well as Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant and Cafe and Cafe Amka in Nairobi. The group’s portfolio covers luxury coastal accommodation, sea-to-table dining and a coffee concept. […]
Uganda’s Ruparelia Group set to open new island resort
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Ruparelia Group – owners and operators of some of Uganda’s leading hotels such as the Speke Resort and Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo – has announced the upcoming opening of Paradise Island Resort on 01st of December 2026. The new resort is set on a private 19-acre island on Lake […]
10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge shared a video
(Posted 10th November 2026) 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge shared a video November 9 at 3:32?PM View video
Join the airports already attending AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 10th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Already attending Join these airports in London Representatives from airports, airport operators and aviation authorities around the world are coming to AI in Airports. Join them for practical conversations on where AI is creating operational, commercial and strategic value. […]
Airbus A350-1000ULR for Qantas breaks world distance record
(Posted 10th November 2026) The Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra-Long Range) has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest flight by distance by a commercial airliner. The record was based on aircraft data independently validated by the International Aeronautical Federation and flightradar24. The Airbus-operated flight, with call-sign AIB35LR, departed Melbourne, Australia at […]
Coquille Bonheur Receives Emirates Holidays’ Partnership Excellence Award 2026 at WTM London
(Posted 10th November 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Joey Nicles The news was announced as the World Travel Market (WTM) opened in London. Attending the event at ExCeL London with his daughter Aurélie, Christian Lefèvre, founder and Managing Director of Coquille Bonheur, had good reason to celebrate. The Mauritian destination management company (DMC) […]
KREOL Magazine, a voice for the Creole People of the World
(Posted 09th November 2026) A people remain united through their culture and international relations. The Creole Islands across the world know that the true strength of their island nations lies in their people, their heritage and their ability to build friendships beyond its borders. The International KREOL Magazine, a publication rooted in Seychelles, […]
Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the Africa Tourism Board – RIP
(Posted 09th November 2026) It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Hon. Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the African Tourism Board. I had the privilege of knowing him professionally for some years. I will remember how deeply he believed in Africa’s tourism potential and how hard he worked to […]
Eight years of research unravel the story of Knysna’s elephants
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Kamogelo Magolo, The Citizen (South Africa), November 5, 2026 A Kempton Park teacher has turned a childhood fascination with the Knysna elephants into a published book after eight years of research on the forest giants’ history. Ryno Joubert was born and raised in Kempton […]
Man arrested with elephant tusks worth Sh2.4 million in Kitui / Kenya
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), November 6, 2026 A 58-year-old man was arrested in Kitui County after he was allegedly found attempting to sell four pieces of elephant tusks and a warthog tooth valued at approximately Ksh2.4 million. The suspect was arrested during an […]
Elephant conservation: The story of a bull who crossed countries
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mariana Balt, SA People (South Africa), November 7, 2026 His extraordinary journey has given elephant conservation a remarkable new talking point. A young African elephant called Z16 travelled nearly 12 000 kilometres across southern Africa. His journey took him through four countries and six […]
How Kidepo’s wildlife keeps East Acholi locals sleepless
(Posted 09th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tobbias Jolly Owiny, Daily Monitor (Uganda), November 7, 2026 The recent spate of wildlife attacks and devastation in East Acholi occasioned by wild animals from Kidepo Valley National Game Park has left locals and leaders with more questions than answers. In October 2026 alone, […]
ICAO talks result in strengthened cooperation among Middle Eastern States on aviation issues
(Posted 09th November 2026) Outcomes of meeting of Directors General of Civil Aviation will enhance the resilience and safety of air transport in the region A new framework designed to strengthen coordination among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East has emerged from the Eighth Meeting of Directors General of Civil […]
President Museveni appoints a number of new Permanent Secretaries
(Posted 09th November 2026) Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries for a range of government ministries, including the important Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others. Details are listed below for the ease of […]
Uganda’s Kush Air buys two CRJ900’s from RwandAir
(Posted 09th November 2026) Kush Air mainly operates within and from South Sudan from their base at Juba International Airport but has a sister company registered in Uganda. Key Details of the Acquisition The Aircraft: Two Mitsubishi, formerly Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets originally delivered to RwandAir in 2012. Transition: RwandAir withdrew […]
Seychelles represented at the National Service of Remembrance in London
(Posted 08th November 2026) Seychelles was represented by H. E. Wendy Isnard, the Senior Counsellor from the island’s High Commission in London on Sunday 08th of November 2026 for the National Service of Remembrance that took place at The Cenotaph at Whitehall in Westminster. Attendees included Members of the British Royal Family, […]
Kenya named as Africa’s best golfing destination at the World Golf Awards
(Posted 08th November 2026) World Golf Awards, the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism, has revealed its 2026 winners at its 13th annual Gala Ceremony. Hosted at Egypt’s Madinaty Golf Club, the event marked the first World Golf Awards to take place in Africa. The Gala Ceremony […]
EVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A PURPOSE!
(Posted 08th November 2026) By Jim Justus Nyamu Mine is to give elephants a voice. I am Jim Justus Nyamu, a conservationist and founder of Walking for Giants. For years, I have dedicated my life to elephant conservation. Through research, advocacy and long-distance walks across Africa and beyond, I continue to […]
Can Double-Sided Auctions Boost the e-SAF Market?
(Posted 08th November 2026) With production of renewable electricity-powered sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) still negligible, and the EU e-SAF sub-mandate due to take effect in 2030, substantial system-wide investment in new production capacity is urgently required. Recognizing this challenge, Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg have launched a joint double-sided auction (DSA) under the e-SAF […]
Save the Date: ICAO AI in Aviation Symposium
(Posted 08th November 2026) Save the Date: ICAO AI in Aviation Symposium 2027 Who is responsible when AI shapes aviation decisions? | Dubai, 01st to 03rd of February 2027 Artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting and performing functions across aviation. As these capabilities advance, important questions arise concerning responsibility, accountability, regulatory oversight […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St Ange: A Lifetime of Promoting Seychelles
(Posted 08th November 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Ambassador At Large celebrating the power of hospitality, international friendship and possibilities of cultural collaboration An encounter at The Newman Hotel of London celebrates the power of hospitality, international friendship and the possibilities of cultural collaboration. In the heart of London’s Fitzrovia, where […]
Kenya reports more recoveries from Ebola cases with just one remaining
(Posted 07th November 2026) Kenya’s Ministry of Health has issued an update on the present Ebola case load. The Ministry confirmed a further six recoveries and 18 consecutive days without a new Ebola case. Presently only one patient remains under treatment. The Kenyan government meanwhile continues to protest anti travel measures taken […]
TravelComments.com – Two Cape Town burger joints rank among the best in the world
(Posted 07th November 2026) Cape Town’s food scene has picked up another international nod, this time for the humble burger. Two restaurants in the Mother City, Zuney Wagyu Burgers (#22) and Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room (#17), feature on Big 7 Travel’s list of the 50 best burgers in the world…. READ […]
African Development Bank backs Tanzania’s railway development with more loans
(Posted 07th November 2026) The African Development Bank (AfDB) has arranged a $1.2 billion commercial financing facility for Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway, backed by an $800 million credit guarantee that represents the bank’s largest such guarantee to date. The Tanzanian government signed the facility for the 411-kilometre electrified railway connecting Tabora and Kigoma, […]
Global aviation leaders will decide future of air transport at ICAO Headquarters from 16 to 20 November 2026
(Posted 07th November 2026) Global aviation leaders will decide future of air transport at ICAO Headquarters from 16 to 20 November 2026 ICAO’s 193 Member States have been invited to a week of intensive talks to modernize the economic framework governing air transport and elect new Member States to the ICAO’s […]
TravelComments.com – Qantas: New non-stop flights between Sydney and Cape Town from October 2027
(Posted 06th November 2026) Qantas has announced its first non-stop service between Australia and Cape Town. The new seasonal route from Sydney will operate from October 2027 until March 2028, covering Cape Town’s summer months. Tickets went on sale today, 06 November 2026…. READ MORE
Airbus deliveries update for October 2026
(Posted 06th November 2026) #Aviation #Aircraft @Airbus‘ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of October 2026 have been published. October 2026 deliveries: 74 deliveries to 45 customers October 2026 gross orders: 202 2026 deliveries to date: 621 deliveries to 91 customers
AeroTrail’s New Publication Alert!
(Posted 06th November 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited I am pleased to share our latest research, published in the Journal of Air Transport Research Society, co-authored with Prof. Eric Tchouamou Njoya of DCU Business School and Dr. Caroline Marete, Ph.D. of Purdue University School of Aviation and Transportation […]
Kenya mourns loss of two iconic super tuskers within days
(Posted 06th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star (Kenya), November 5, 2026 Kenya has lost two of its most celebrated elephant giants within days, renewing attention on the growing rarity of super tuskers and the challenges of protecting some of Africa’s largest land mammals. The latest loss is […]