Attend the AFI Aviation Week Events
)Posted 10th June 2026) We invite you to attend the Eleventh Edition of the AFI Aviation Week Events from 27th to 31st of July 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. For more than a decade, AFI Aviation Week has brought together senior aviation officials from across the African region to review the latest […]
Huge ivory bust raises questions about follow-up investigations in Tanzania
(Posted 10th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Charles Mpaka, Mongabay (U.S) June 8, 2026 A North Korean man is set to face trial in Tanzania this week following his arrest in April while in possession of 500 elephant tusks. Un Hyok Ra was arrested April 19 at a hotel in […]
IATA PaxInsight Survey Offering Strengthens in Trans-Atlantic Market with Inclusion of Virgin Atlantic
(Posted 10th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a strengthening of its IATA PaxInsight passenger satisfaction benchmarking program with the addition of Virgin Atlantic’s trans-Atlantic routes to the survey. From booking and check-in to flight comfort and the arrival experience, PaxInsight measures satisfaction on more than 60 travel attributes across the […]
Where is AI creating real value in airports?
(Posted 10th June 2026) Where is AI creating real value in airports? Join Airport World and Egremont Group for an executive webinar exploring where AI is delivering value today, and what it takes to move from potential to implementation. Making AI Work in Airports: Where Value is Emerging and What It […]
African Aviation Closes a Landmark Week in Johannesburg on Resilience, Safety, and the Next Generation
(Posted 10th June 2026) The 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 3rd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit conclude with industry-defining outcomes — and over 200 young African youth are inspired at a groundbreaking Youth Outreach event on 21st of May. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and South African Airways (SAA) […]
Two Iconic Landscapes. One Continuous Safari.
(Posted 10th June 2026) Breakfast in the Mara, Lunch in Serengeti A journey that was once a logistical puzzle is now one of East Africa’s most thrilling and seamless safari transitions delivered to you by AirKenya and Regional Air. There is something quietly magical about leaving the Maasai Mara in the morning and […]
Aviation Africa 2026 Heads to Nairobi With ADF as Strategic Partner
(Posted 10th June 2026) Africa’s aviation industry is heading to Nairobi, Kenya, for Aviation Africa 2026, one of the continent’s leading platforms for aviation policy, investment, infrastructure, and innovation. Taking place September 9–10, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre, the 10th edition of Aviation Africa will bring together regulators, airlines, OEMs, infrastructure leaders, […]
Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of Seychelles set for a working mission to Egypt
(Posted 09th June 2026) Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Ambassador At Large and the respected former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine has been invited to Cairo in Egypt as ‘Guest of Honour’ for the Hospitality Awards and for honouring influential Arab Media figures in the field of Arab Tourism with […]
Operation Jumbo: The untold story of Kenya’s elephant capture unit
(Posted 09th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Amos Murumba, The Standard (Kenya), June 8, 2026 As day broke over the vast wilderness of Meru Rhino Sanctuary, a team of wildlife officers waited for giants they had come to know all too well. The elephants were not a poacher’s target, nor were […]
What is the Future of Trusted Travel Identity?
(Posted 09th June 2026) Senior Leaders. Serious Conversations. Real Impact. Distinguished leaders from aviation, border management, and travel document authorities are coming together to explore the future of trusted-traveller identity. At the Twenty-First Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP), an interactive high-level panel: The future of travel […]
IATA Launches “Save a Life, Not a Bag” Passenger Safety Campaign
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation. Supported by aviation safety regulators including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the campaign reinforces […]
Brazil’s Opportunity to Be a SAF Powerhouse
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted Brazil’s opportunity to become a SAF powerhouse as its 82nd Annual General Meeting gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This would make Brazil a key player in air transport’s decarbonization, strengthen energy security, and grow Brazil’s economy. Key points to note […]
Winners of the 8th Edition of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Inspirational Role Model: Rania Alturki, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Saudia Group High Flyer: Fiona Omondi, Chief Strategy Officer, Tradewinds Aviation Services and Co-Founder, Women in Aviation International, Kenya Diversity & Inclusion Team: LATAM Airlines […]
Out now! Travels & Thrills magazine Vol 2, Issue 2 (May 2026)
(Posted 09th June 2026) Out now! Travels & Thrills magazine Vol 2, Issue 2 (May 2026) By More Cream Than Coffee ATCNews readers, courtesy of Mr. David Niyi, now have full access to the latest publication and can read the entire May edition here: https://www.calameo.com/books/0078466411651a0f800f2
New acquisition brings proven AI disruption recovery to airlines worldwide, reducing disruption costs by up to 30%
(Posted 09th June 2026) SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics, developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimization platform proven in airline operations. Airlines globally can now adopt the solution at scale, supported by SITA’s worldwide footprint. Airlines around the world will now have access to the most advanced and proven […]
Save the Date | ANW 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum (CNSS)
(Posted 08th June 2026) We are pleased to invite you to Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS), taking place from 12 to 15 October 2026 in Kotor, Montenegro, and hosted by the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA). Under the theme Global CNS Week: Advancing […]
Hungry elephants displaced by the climate crisis with farmers for food in Zambia: ‘They ate the maize the whole night’
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chali Mulenga, El País (Spain), June 6, 2026 Veronica Akabondo had worked from dawn to dusk for months on her farm in southern Zambia and was confident she would have a plentiful maize harvest. But one morning she woke up and found it all […]
Nigeria: Rescued orphaned elephant highlights conservation fight
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Africa News (France), June 7, 2026 As dawn breaks over Nigeria’s Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. “The baby elephant has to take two litres […]
Uganda’s Karuma-Pakwach Highway: How to avoid encounter with elephants
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Warom Okello, Daily Monitor (Uganda), June 7, 2026 Day and night travel on the Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach highway can be smooth, but drivers must exercise caution while navigating Murchison Falls National Park. The 107-kilometer stretch from Karuma to Pakwach tempts motorists to speed, yet the […]
Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 8 June […]
Xiamen Airlines to Host 83rd IATA AGM
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Xiamen Airlines will host the 83rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027. “We are excited to bring the 83rd IATA AGM to China, hosted by […]
Middle East Disruptions and High Fuel Prices Halve Airline Industry Profitability
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices. The regional landscape, however, is highly differentiated. At the geographic center of the Middle East war, […]
Aero Trail Africa News Update Week 20
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Week 20 of the AeroTrail Africa Aviation Trails captures major developments shaping AFRICA’s rapidly evolving aviation industry, led by KENYA’s hosting of the 7th EAC Civil Aviation Safety & Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) Aviation Symposium focused on green […]
IATA Launches Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
(Posted 07th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, regrouping stakeholders across the CORSIA ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) by spring 2027. The Alliance seeks to: Pool the participating organizations’ resources and target bottlenecks […]
Register Now for ICAO Training Competency Development Courses
(Posted 07th June 2026) Training Instructors Course ICAO’s Instructor Competency-Based Training course equips instructors with the skills needed to deliver effective training in classroom environments, in accordance with the ICAO Adapted Instructor Competency Model. Next session 22 – 26 Jun 2026 | Johannesburg Learn more | View sessions Training Developers Course […]
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(Posted 07th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion. “It looks to be another disappointing year […]
UAE suspends Visa and travel from Ebola affected countries
(Posted 06th June 2026) As of 13.00 hrs / 1 pm today UAE time have the United Arab Emirat4es stopped, with immediate effect, the issuance of Visa to citizens and residents of countries presently subjected to an Ebola outbreak. This includes Congo DR, South Sudan and notable Uganda. The implications are stark […]
States seek accelerated decarbonization of air transport
(Posted 06th June 2026) ICAO Climate Aviation Week highlights stronger international cooperation and new initiatives towards net-zero carbon emissions Strengthened international cooperation will accelerate the decarbonization of air transport, including through a new capacity-building programme announced at ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montréal today, in support of the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero […]
Finding the Human Heartbeat in a Digital World: Elevating Brands from the Inside Out
(Posted 06th June 2026) Courtesy of Wanjiku Gitonga There is a subtle art to standing out in a crowded digital room. Today, anyone can post a picture or schedule a tweet, but very few know how to make an audience truly stop, feel, and connect. For over a decade, I have lived […]
Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM
(Posted 06th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026. The last AGM to be held in South America was in 1999, […]
