Auric Air announces Special Departures | Serengeti to Masai Mara – August 2026
(Posted 24th July 2026)
TravelComments.com – Muizenberg’s Iconic Beach Huts Are Coming Down – But they’ll be back
(Posted 24th July 2026) If you’re planning a visit to Muizenberg Beach in the coming months, you’ll notice another major milestone in the ongoing transformation of one of Cape Town’s most photographed beaches…. READ MORE
A New Era of Aviation Security Requires Global Action
(Posted 24th July 2026) ICAO Security Week 2026 Save the date 20–22 October 2026, Astana Kazakhstan The future of aviation security depends on our collective ability to anticipate and respond to emerging risks, adapt policies, embrace innovation, and build the capabilities needed to keep aviation secure and resilient. Emerging technologies, cyber threats, […]
TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay Shark Spotters suspended: What visitors need to know
(Posted 24th July 2026) If you’re planning a winter getaway to Plettenberg Bay, there’s an important safety update to be aware of before heading to the beach. Since 01 July 2026, the town’s Shark Spotters programme has been suspended after the agreement between the organisation and Bitou Municipality expired. While Plettenberg Bay’s beaches remain open and lifeguards […]
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
(Posted 24th July 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from […]
TravelComments.com – Travelling to South Africa from Uganda or the DRC? A new health form is now mandatory
(Posted 23rd July 2026) South Africa has introduced a new health screening requirement for travellers arriving from Uganda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as authorities continue to monitor the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa…. READ MORE
Airfield Pavement Design Course takes place in August
(Posted 23rd July 2026) The highly rated Airfield Pavement Design & Evaluation Training Course will take place 25 – 28 August 2026 in Singapore. After attending this 4-day Pavement Design & Evaluation Training Course, successful participants will master pavement design, evaluation and analysis concepts as well as the tools and techniques that facilitate the work. It will also incorporate the latest […]
Victoria Falls Rainforest Reopens After Elephant Scare
(Posted 23rd July 2026) Pindula (Zimbabwe), July 21, 2026 The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has reopened the Victoria Falls Rainforest to visitors after a temporary closure earlier on Tuesday, 21 July, prompted by the presence of elephants in the area. In a public notice, ZimParks had been closed for about […]
Elephants in Mozambique’s Gorongosa Park are being born tuskless at rates approaching 33%
(Posted 23rd July 2026) Space Daily (Australia), July 21, 2026 In the floodplains of Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, roughly a third of the female elephants born after the country’s civil war have no tusks at all. Before the war, around 18.5 percent of females were naturally tuskless. Among the adult females that survived […]
In 2007, scientists played the sound of disturbed bees to wild elephants and watched many flee, inspiring farmers in more than 20 countries to use live beehive fences to help protect crops
(Posted 23rd July 2026) The Times of India (India), July 21, 2026 For many years, farmers in rural areas that share land with elephants have faced repeated problems each harvest season. Huge elephants eat large amounts of crops at night. Traditional deterrents such as banging metal objects and using lights become less effective […]
TravelComments.com – Bontebok National Park to reopen from 01 August 2026 after flood recovery
(Posted 23rd July 2026) If you’ve been waiting to visit Bontebok National Park again, there’s good news. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the park will begin a phased reopening on 01 August 2026, allowing visitors to return after the severe flooding that affected the park in May 2026…. READ MORE
flynas firms up additional Airbus A330-900 and A321neo aircraft
(Posted 23rd July 2026) flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has agreed to acquire five additional A330-900 aircraft and 20 additional A321neo aircraft from Airbus. The agreement further strengthens the strategic partnership between Airbus and flynas and supports the airline’s continued expansion across domestic, regional and long-haul markets. The latest order increases flynas’ […]
Your Training Roadmap: Facilitation and Aviation Security Courses
(Posted 23rd July 2026) Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families When an aircraft accident occurs, a well-coordinated response can make all the difference for victims and their families. This course equips CAA representatives, government officials, aircraft and airport operators, and NGOs with the practical competencies needed to support effective family […]
Airbus to present new mid-term outlook
(Posted 23rd July 2026) Airbus top management to provide an update on the Company’s business environment and financial perspectives, including through a new mid-term outlook As part of its mid-term outlook, Airbus targets € 12-13 billion of EBIT Adjusted in 2029 The Company will reiterate its cash conversion target of around 1 over […]
Save the Date | AFRAA 58th Annual General Assembly | 29 November – 01 December | Libreville, Gabon
(Posted 23td July 2026) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and FlyGabon, the proud host airline, are pleased to announce the new dates and venue for the 58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit. The event will now take place from 29 November – 01 December 2026 at the prestigious new Palais des Congrès Omar […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia Air: Planned routes, fleet and what it means for travellers
(Posted 23rd July 2026) Namibia could soon have its own national airline again. More than five years after the collapse of Air Namibia, the country’s plans for a new state-owned carrier are gathering momentum, with Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd taking another important step towards launching operations. READ MORE
Amb. Dr. ALAIN ST.ANGE, THE SEYCHELLES AMBASSADOR AT LARGE APPEARS ON LIST OF SPEAKERS AT COMING TOURISM EVENT
(Posted 21st July 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange, the recently appointed Ambassador At Large for the Republic of Seychelles, has been seen on programmes being put together for coming tourism and aviation events across the world. Seychelles must have done a good move as the name of Dr. Alain St.Ange is today more […]
AeroTrail Africa | Regulatory Trails | Week 28, 2026
(Posted 21st July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and Aerotrail Ltd. Africa‘s aviation regulatory landscape continued to evolve during Week 28, with significant policy developments aimed at strengthening market liberalization, regional integration, aviation safety, and regulatory oversight. Among this week’s key highlights: The European Parliament approved Croatia‘s accession to the […]
Starlink begins operations in Seychelles, expanding internet choices for consumers
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Seychellois households and businesses now have access to another internet service option following the introduction of Starlink, a satellite based system designed to provide high speed connectivity directly through satellites orbiting the Earth. The soft launch of the service took place yesterday during a press conference held at […]
Air Seychelles expands fleet with two leased Airbus A321XLR
(Posted 22nd July 2026) The agreement was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, in the United Kingdom, yesterday, Tuesday 21 July 2026. Attending the signing ceremony was a delegation led by Ms Veronique Laporte, Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, the parent ministry responsible for oversight of the national airline, Captain […]
The Girls Air Show Africa 2026
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Theme: She Grows She Grows celebrates what happens after inspiration, learning, building skills, finding mentors, creating networks, discovering opportunities, and growing into successful aviation professionals. The Girls’ Airshow Africa 2026 is more than an airshow. It’s a career and leadership experience designed to connect young women with opportunities […]
As climate change intensifies, animals need the freedom to move
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fred Kockott, Daily Maverick (South Africa), July 20, 2026 A single elephant’s journey highlights a central tension in African conservation today: the clash between roaming wildlife and fenced landscapes. A collared desert elephant bull in Namibia moved north into communal conservancies and then Etosha […]
Ivory bust: Duo arrested after tip-off exposes black market wildlife trade
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Nyasa Times (Malawi), July 19, 2026 Two men have been arrested after police swooped on them in possession of raw elephant ivory weighing a hefty 8.5 kilograms — the latest crackdown on Malawi’s illegal wildlife trade. Green Banda, 25, from Bereu Village in Traditional Authority […]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls Rainforest temporarily closed after elephant activity
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Travellers visiting Victoria Falls should be aware that access to the Victoria Falls Rainforest has been temporarily restricted following reports of an elephant active in the area. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) announced the precautionary closure on 21 July 2026 to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and wildlife…. READ MORE
Airbus bags more orders for the A350-1000 and the A320 family at the Farnborough Air Show
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough Air Show by Lucio C. Tan III, President and Chief Operating Officer of PAL Holdings, Inc., Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, together with Lars Wagner, […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park infrastructure update: What visitors can expect
(Posted 22nd July 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a new progress update on several infrastructure projects at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, offering travellers an insight into improvements that are underway across the park. While some developments are approaching completion, others are still progressing through the planning and procurement stages…. READ MORE Travellers […]
Uganda Airlines places first Boeing order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Purchase of eight 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner airplanes will renew and grow the African carrier’s fleet Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced that the Ugandan national airline is ordering four 737-8 MAX and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park wilderness camp closes for annual maintenance
(Posted 22nd July 2026) Travellers planning a visit to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park should note that South African National Parks (SANParks) has temporarily closed Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp for its annual maintenance programme. The camp will remain closed from 21 July to 09 August 2026 and is scheduled to welcome guests again from 10 August 2026…. READ MORE
Safarilink adds more Entebbe frequencies
(Posted 21st July 2026) Safarilink has confirmed additional flights between Nairobi and Entebbe. They now offer even more flexibility and more reasons to visit Uganda. To celebrate the launch of their NEW 3rd frequency to Entebbe, they are offering 15% OFF when you book using promo code NEW26. Offer starts: 1st August […]
Happening Today: AFRAA-S&P Global Virtual Workshop on Navigating the Iran Crisis Impact on African Aviation | 21 July | 14.00hrs EAT (11.00hrs UTC)
(Posted 21st July 2026) The conflict involving Iran has once again highlighted the aviation industry’s vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, with ripple effects being felt across global energy markets, airline operating costs, and fuel supply chains. For African airlines, understanding how these developments influence jet fuel prices, supply security, and market dynamics is […]
