AeroTrail Africa | Fleet Trails | Week 28, 2026
(Posted 21st July 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Africa’s aviation industry continued its fleet modernization momentum in Week 28, with airlines and operators investing in new aircraft, expanding capacity, and strengthening operational capabilities across the continent. This week’s standout development was Diamond Aircraft‘s delivery of the first […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Fire damages Skukuza maintenance warehouse
(Posted 21st July 2026) If you’re visiting Kruger National Park over the coming days or weeks, there is no indication that your trip will be affected by a fire that damaged a maintenance warehouse in Skukuza on Saturday night (18 July 2026)…. READ MORE
Riyadh Air firms up order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
(Posted 21st July 2026) Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft. The agreement forms part of the airline’s original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s announced […]
Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF and help reduce the life-cycle emissions of corporate travel
(Posted 21st July 2026) Air Canada, the country’s largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonisation. To lead the way in advancing these goals, the two aviation pioneers are proud […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini’s Umhlanga Reed Dance 2026: Dates, visitor tips and what to expect
(Posted 21st July 2026) If you’re planning a trip to Eswatini in late August 2026, you have the chance to experience one of Africa’s most remarkable cultural events. The official dates for the 2026 Umhlanga Reed Dance have now been confirmed, with celebrations running from 25 August to 31 August 2026…. READ MORE
Discover Rolls-Royce’s Learning Engine
(Posted 21st July 2026) For more than 120 years, Rolls-Royce has engineered solutions to some of aerospace’s most complex challenges. Aviation has been transformed: aircraft fly further, higher and more efficiently, while advances in materials, digital technology and manufacturing now deliver performance that would have seemed impossible 30 years ago. When every fraction […]
Order bonanza for Airbus as SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
(Posted 20th July 2026) SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order for an additional 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft. The agreement was finalised at the Farnborough International Airshow. “This significant new order will give our airline customers access to a continuous delivery pipeline of the […]
CSOs urge DPP to recuse himself from Chinese trafficker’s case
(Posted 20th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wilfred Golden, Nyasa Times (Malawi), July 17, 2026 A coalition of civil society organisations focused on climate change and conservation has called on Malawi’s Director of Public Prosecutions to recuse himself from all decisions relating to corruption charges against Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national […]
Territorial Conflict Between Humans and Elephants Is Predicted to Escalate in Southern Africa
(Posted 20th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Anna Tkach, Inkorr (Ukraine), July 16, 2026 Researchers from the United States and Namibia are warning that clashes between people and animals in southern Africa are likely to worsen, driven by land development, population growth, and climate change. By 2085, the area at risk […]
As climate change intensifies, animals need the freedom to move
(Posted 20th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fred Kockott, Ground Up (South Africa), July 17, 2026 A collared desert elephant bull in Namibia moved north into communal conservancies and then Etosha National Park. “He moved through commercial farms, broke through many, many, many fences … In two weeks, he moved about […]
After poaching shattered her family in Kenya, one elephant was adopted by another herd
(Posted 20th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ray Brennan, The Cool Down (U.S.), July 18, 2026 In Kenya’s Samburu ecosystem, an elephant named Ringlet endured more than the loss of relatives. After poaching destroyed her family line, she was taken in by a different elephant family in a rare, closely documented […]
Puppets with a purpose: new film highlights dangers of mass elephant culling
(Posted 20th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mbalenhle Zuma, Magzter (U.S.), July 19, 2026 A compelling new short film warns that over 2000 elephants could be culled despite the availability of proven non-lethal alternatives, highlighting what conservationists consider to be one of the worst dangers to South Africa’s elephant population in […]
Uganda grants free entrance into the national parks for World Tourism Day
(Posted 20th July 2026) Uganda’s Minister for Tourism has announced that come World Tourism Day 2026, Uganda National Parks will throw their doors open and grant free entrance between September 25th and 27th. Minister Susan Nakawuki said the offer is open to both Ugandan citizens, foreign residents of Uganda and foreign visitors. The […]
IATA: Statement on EU Commission Revision of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
(Posted 20th July 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is deeply frustrated at the proposed extension of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) beyond Europe’s borders, an approach that was discredited over a decade ago. “The EU is repeating a historic error. The consequences will be harmful—sowing acrimony over extraterritoriality, […]
Update on ICAO’s 3rd Global R500 And RAIO Forum
(Posted 20th July 2026) The Third Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety will take place from 29 to 30 September 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, in collaboration with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Under the theme, “Optimizing Resources through Coordination and Cooperation,” the Forum will serve as a key platform for […]
ICAO statement on proposed expanded scope of EU Emission Trading System
(Posted 19th July 2026) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expressed concern today that the proposal to expand the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for aviation from 2029 would undermine the only globally harmonized measure applying to CO2 emissions from international aviation and result in duplicative measures. While ICAO […]
TravelComments.com – Latest Durban beach water quality results: Only one swimming beach remains closed
(Posted 18th July 2026) If you’re planning a beach holiday in Durban, there’s good news. According to the latest beach water quality results released by the eThekwini Municipality on 16 July 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 regularly monitored bathing beaches are open and safe for swimming…. READ MORE
Operational Excellence in Air Navigation Services Starts Here
(Posted 18th July 2026) Advanced Management of Air Navigation Service (ANS) Technical-operational Services Expert Virtual | 145 hours | English Develop the technical, strategic, and managerial competencies required to lead in today’s air navigation environment with the Advanced Management of ANS Technical-operational Services Expert course. Developed in collaboration with ENAIRE, one of Europe’s leading air […]
Pilot Demographics Could Challenge Long-Term Growth
(Posted 18th July 2026) Pilot Demographics Could Challenge Long-Term Growth With passenger demand expected to double over the next two decades, the aviation industry faces a structural labor challenge shaped by demographic shifts and aging populations. This pressure is particularly evident in the US, where a tightening pilot supply pipeline reflects […]
TravelComments.com – Temporary closure of Tsitsikamma’s iconic Suspension Bridge: What travellers need to know
(Posted 17th July 2026) If you’re planning to visit the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park over the next two weeks, you’ll need to adjust your itinerary. One of the Garden Route’s most popular attractions, the famous Storms River Suspension Bridge, will be completely closed from 20 July to 31 July 2026 while the final phase of […]
Jambojet prepares to return to Entebbe
(Posted 17th July 2026) Ahead of their planned return to Uganda is Kenya’s low fare airline Jambojet getting their logistics in place. Recruitment is underway for various positions, the lead taking the opening for Country Manager, but other openings also being advertised such as Sales and Ticketing Agent among others. Prior to […]
As Human-Wildlife Conflict Rises, Zimbabwean Communities Find New Ways to Coexist
(Posted 17th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Zimbabwean (Zimbabwe), July 15, 2026 In northern Zimbabwe, villagers encounter a variety of wildlife in their everyday routines. Here, human-wildlife conflict isn’t limited to predators. Wilson Charumbira lives in Kafurira, Kariba district, and his ready-to-harvest maize crop was once wiped out by a […]
Campaigners cheer as court blocks bid to drop Chinese smuggling case
(Posted 17th July 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wilfred Golden, Nyasa Times (Malawi), July 16, 2027 A coalition of environmental civil society organisations has welcomed a High Court ruling that rejected an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) request to discontinue a wildlife trafficking case involving a Chinese national, Lin Yun Hua, describing the […]
FASTJET ZIMBABWE SIGNS SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AN AIRBUS A320-200
(Posted 17th July 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of an Airbus A320-200 on a short-term lease agreement to support increased passenger demand during the peak travel period of August and September 2026. The aircraft is expected to enter service on 1 August 2026 and will operate primarily on the high-demand Harare–Johannesburg and […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in August 2026: Risk areas & travel advice
(Posted 17th July 2026) August marks the heart of the dry season across much of Southern Africa. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity generally reduce mosquito activity in many regions, but malaria remains a year-round health risk in several popular safari and holiday destinations. Travellers should not assume that the dry winter months are malaria-free, […]
IATA Releases 2025 World Air Transport Statistics
(Posted 17th July 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St Ange to Deliver Keynote at Clevenard Open Project 2026 in Alicante
(Posted 17th July 2026) Clevenard has confirmed that Amb. Dr. Alain St Ange, a former Seychelles government minister and internationally recognised tourism leader, will serve as a distinguished keynote speaker at the Clevenard Open Project 2026. The event runs from 27–30 August 2026 at the Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Spain, and will bring […]
The Pyne Awards – Your Travel & Accommodation Guide for Maputo 2026
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Boeing, Lufthansa, Rolls-Royce partner to test technologies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise
(Posted 17th July 2026) – Research focuses on a novel engine inlet, operational concepts – Test occurring on newest Boeing ecoDemonstrator flying test bed – Collaboration supports FAA CLEEN program Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will soon conduct flight tests of innovations meant to improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise. Being tested […]
TravelComments.com – Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail reopens from 17 July 2026
(Posted 16th July 2026) Travellers planning to hike Namibia’s famous Fish River Canyon can once again include the trail in their itinerary. After recent high water levels led to concerns about conditions in the canyon, the Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail will reopen on Friday, 17 July 2026…. READ MORE
