IATA WSOC 2026 to Explore the Human Edge in Aviation Safety
(Posted 11th September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient. Under the theme “Performance Through People” WSOC will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. “As technology, data, […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in October 2026: Weather, wildlife & travel tips
(Posted 11th September 2026) October is one of the most demanding but potentially rewarding months to visit Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The annual floodwaters are receding, temperatures are rising sharply and the landscape is becoming increasingly dry ahead of the summer rains…. READ MORE
Flightlink Tanzania signs order for 4 Cessna C208B Grand Caravans
(Posted 11th September 2026) Tanzania’s Flightlink has signed for four new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft from Africair — a major boost to East Africa’s premier beach-to-safari connector. 2 aircraft arriving Q4 2026 2 more arriving Q3 2027 “These four new Grand Caravan EX aircraft mark a major step in […]
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park: Game Capture Operations Resume – What visitors need to know
(Posted 11th September 2026) Game capture operations have resumed in Karoo National Park, but the park remains open as normal. Visitors do not need to change their travel plans…. READ MORE
Trouble brews at Congo Airways as Chairman turns against management
(Posted 11th September 2026) Congo Airways has reportedly spent over 23 Million US Dollars, over the past 2 years but has yet to put a single aircraft into operation. The Chairman of the Board of the state owned airline reportedly wrote to government complaining about this situation, blaming mismanagement and more on the […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free Iziko Museum entry on Heritage Day 2026
(Posted 11th September 2026) Travellers visiting Cape Town on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026, can explore several of the city’s major museums for free as part of the in_herit Festival 2026 organised by Iziko Museums of South Africa…. READ MORE
Airlink takes delivery of another Embraer E195-E2
(Posted 10th September 2026) Airlink‘s newest addition to its fleet, an Embraer E195-E2, reg ZS-LKF, arrived at OR Tambo at 01:25am this morning after a refuelling stop in Cape Town,. The unscheduled stop was a result of unfavourable winds following a 7hr 32min ferry flight from Sao Jose dos Campos Airport in Brazil. […]
More than $1 million in elephant ivory advertised online in Australia
(Posted 10th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Phys.org (U.K), September 8, 2026 While most Australians assume the ivory trade ended decades ago, Adelaide University research has found an active collectors’ market exists online, with most listings showing no proof that the items are legal. Australia controls ivory at the border, where illegal […]
Meet some of Africa’s Leading Tour Operators at Akwaaba African Travel Market
(Posted 10th September 2026) Get ready to connect with over 100 top tour operators from across Africa at the Tour Operators Summit during the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos. Connect. Network. Partner. Explore new markets and opportunities across Africa. Duscussions on Monday the 14th of September will be on Sports Tourism […]
TravelComments.com – Visiting Kruger National Park in October 2026: What to Expect
(Posted 10th September 2026) October is a fascinating time to visit Kruger National Park. The dry winter season is coming to an end, temperatures are rising and the first proper summer thunderstorms can begin to transform the bushveld…. READ MORE
Africa’s leading aviation bodies ask governments to stop burdening airlines and passengers with added costs
(Posted 10th September 2026) Three major aviation organizations in Africa are urging governments to adopt advanced passenger data systems to enhance border security. The proposed systems include Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) in accordance with international standards. These data systems aim to improve security risk identification while facilitating smoother […]
Uganda Airlines has become the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS.
(Posted 10th September 2026) The flight schedule development solution gives the flag carrier an integrated workbench with powerful editing capabilities, real-time feasibility checking, and everything needed for schedule reporting and distribution — bringing both greater efficiency and more flexibility to schedule planning. It builds on a partnership that already spans Altéa, revenue […]
What’s next for aviation security?
(Posted 10th September 2026) ICAO SECURITY WEEK 2026 20–22 October 2026 | Astana, Kazakhstan Aviation security sits at an inflection point. Evolving threats — including cyber threats, increasingly complex supply chains, and shifting geopolitical risk — are converging to reshape the priorities of every civil aviation authority, airport, and airline worldwide. The organizations […]
Egypt Air expands network by adding Zanzibar
(Posted 10th September 2026) EgyptAir’s new Cairo-Zanzibar service joins a wider expansion trend led by carriers such as Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Air Peace, and Royal Air Maroc. South African carriers have also added Zanzibar to their expanded network.. The goal is clear: strengthen continental and regional connectivity, support trade […]
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Contract Changes Are a Step Towards an Improved Engine Aftermarket
(Posted 10th September 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC’s network that could have limited independent suppliers’ access to used engine […]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in October 2026: Weather, water levels and travel tips
(Posted 09th September 2026) October is one of the most interesting – but also one of the hottest – months to visit Victoria Falls. The dry season is approaching its end, temperatures can become extreme and the Zambezi River is close to its annual low…. READ MORE
AeroTrail Africa | Week 35 Aviation Trails
(Posted 09th September 2026) Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech Our latest Africa Aviation Trails is out, tracking key developments across routes, fleets, regulation, infrastructure, finance and partnerships. Routes Africa World Airlines Limited has restored Accra–Abidjan, while SalamAir has launched Muscat–Mogadishu, restoring a direct link after more than three decades. […]
When farms are wildlife conservation frontline
(Posted 09th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Charity Mukono, Daily Nation (Kenya), September 8, 2026 The deaths of 15 elephants around Amboseli National Park captured national attention. But they were unlikely to be the only victims. Where farms and wildlife increasingly share the same landscape, toxic chemicals do not distinguish between […]
Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM Africa 2027 – Six Categories seek a winner
(Posted 08th September 2026) Save the Date: Responsible Tourism Awards (WTM Africa 2027) 8 April 2027 CTICC, Cape Town Six categories. One question behind all of them: is tourism actually making things better? The Responsible Tourism Awards look beyond good intentions to measurable impact, for nature, for local economies, for culture, […]
Air Mozambique: A New Name, Two New Jets and a Lot to Prove
(Posted 09th September 2026) Courtesy of Garth Calitz / LinkedIn Mozambique’s national airline has decided that if you are going to reinvent yourself, you might as well start with the name. Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, better known to the aviation world simply as LAM, has begun a new chapter under the rather more […]
Final call: Join ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – ATFM
(Posted 09th September 2026) Last chance to register for ANW – ATFM The countdown is on! There’s still time to be part of an important conversation on the next generation of Air Traffic Flow Management — but this is your last chance to register. Join aviation experts, States, air navigation service providers […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park Flood Recovery: Major repairs completed
(Posted 09th September 2026) Kruger National Park is making significant progress in recovering from flood damage, with key road, bridge and accommodation projects now completed or nearing completion…. READ MORE
AIRCAIRO places order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft
(Posted 09th September 2026) AIRCAIRO, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The agreement marks an important milestone in the airline’s strategy as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth. Having […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: 22 of 23 beaches open for swimming
(Posted 09th September 2026) Durban’s beaches remain largely open for swimming, but the latest water-quality results bring a change for visitors: Reunion Beach is closed for swimming, while the other 22 monitored beaches on eThekwini Municipality‘s latest list remain open…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Jet A-1 fuel supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) returns to normal
(Posted 08th September 2026) Travellers flying to or from Namibia can expect normal refuelling operations again at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, after recent problems with the airport’s aviation fuel supply…. READ MORE
AFRAA SkyConnect |Unlocking Aircraft Financing for Africa’s Growth Markets with AFDB and AFREXIMBANK| 09 Sept| 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC)
(Posted 08th September 2026) Welcome to the 2026 AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session where industry leaders discuss critical matters and how to forge a way forward with practical and actionable solutions. This September Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Mike Salawou – Director, Infrastructure and Urban Development, African Development […]
Amboseli official dismisses cyanide poisoning theory in deaths of 20 elephants
(Posted 08th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mabonga Makhanu, Peoples Daily (Kenya), September 7, 2026 Patrick Papatiti, head of operations for Olgulului communal lands, has strongly disputed the theory that cyanide poisoning was responsible for the deaths of 20 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, arguing that the pattern of illness and the […]
Air Tanzania suspends recently launched Moscow flights
(Posted 08th September 2026) Air Tanzania has suspended their recently launched flights to Moscow, citing an unspecified ‘Operating Environment; as the reason for the ‘temporary; halt of flights. The fact of the matter however is that Air Tanzania cannot fly into or over EU airspace while other routes have periodic other challenges as […]
ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
(Posted 08th September 2026) Advancing Global Commitment to Inclusive and Universally Accessible Air Transport Join us at the Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation, taking place 14-15 October 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The event will bring together aviation leaders, policymakers, accessibility advocates, service providers, and innovators to advance accessibility […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026: Free Entry to Selected Nature Reserves
(Posted 08th September 2026) Visitors to Mpumalanga will be able to explore selected provincial nature reserves free of charge during Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026, from 14 to 20 September…. READ MORE
