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 […]
Register for the Webinar: Seamless Travel
(Posted 06th November 2026) Seamless Travel and Law Enforcement This webinar will explore how seamless travel can support both passenger facilitation and effective law enforcement. Bringing together operational, legal, regulatory and data experts, the session will examine how advance passenger information, PNR data, biometrics and digital travel credentials can improve identity management, risk […]
2 Weeks to go | AFRAA 58th AGA – Your Guide to Flights, Hotels & Visas | 22 – 24 November | Libreville, Gabon
(Posted 06th November 2026) 2 WEEKS TO LIBREVILLE! IS YOUR AGA JOURNEY SET? The countdown is on! In just 2 weeks, Africa’s aviation leaders will converge in Libreville, Gabon, for the 58th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA). Under the theme “African Aviation 2030: The Industry We Need to Build,” […]
TravelComments.com – Visiting Kruger National Park in December: Weather, wildlife & travel tips
(Posted 06th November 2026) December marks the height of summer in Kruger National Park, with hot temperatures, regular afternoon thunderstorms and a landscape transformed by the summer rains. The dry, brown bushveld of winter has given way to lush vegetation, flowering plants and tall grass, while many animals are raising their young…. […]
Tourism lodges: Help shape new solutions to waste management challenges!
(Posted 06th November 2026) Waste management remains a challenge for many tourism lodges, particularly in remote destinations where collection and recycling services are limited or unavailable. Through discussions with seven lodge/lodge group representatives, Enabel has already gathered valuable insights into the challenges faced by operators and potential solutions. Building on these findings, […]
Tanzania earthquake rattles homes as far as Nairobi
(Posted 05th November 2026) A magnitude 5.1 on the open ended Richter scale earthquake struck Tanzania earlier today near Lake Victoria The epicentre of the quake was just 19 km north-northwest of Masumbwe. The earthquake occurred at 09:22 UTC (12:22 pm local East African time), at a preliminary depth of just 10 […]
Elephants Engineer Their Ecosystems in Life—and in Death
(Posted 05th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rebecca Owen, EOS.org (U.S), November 3, 2026 African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) are the world’s largest terrestrial animal, weighing an average of 5.4 metric tons, measuring 5.5–7.5 meters (19–24 feet) from tail to trunk, and standing 3.4 meters (11 feet) tall. But their size […]
Kenya steps up efforts to protect wildlife corridors as habitats shrink
(Posted 05th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Alice Waithera, The Star (Kenya), November 4, 2026 Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect wildlife corridors, with plans underway to secure seven more routes in law after three were formally recognised. The country has identified more than 10 wildlife corridors in Laikipia and […]
Emirates SkyCargo Unveils New AI Logistics Solution
(Posted 05th November 2026) AI Tech provides customers with a dedicated logistics solution supported by globally standardised operating procedures including priority loading, enhanced shipment oversight and proactive customer coordination throughout the transportation journey Dedicated product combines priority loading, proactive shipment monitoring and milestone tracking for AI hardware Supports rapid and […]
TravelComments.com – Malawi Airlines adds extra Monday flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre
(Posted 05th November 2026) Malawi Airlines is adding an extra weekly flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre from 09th of November 2026, giving travellers more flexibility when flying between Malawi’s two main cities…. READ MORE
The people who built Seychelles tourism: Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange begins a history of the industry
(Posted 04th November 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange is inviting families and collectors to share photographs that can help bring the early years of Seychelles tourism back into view. During a recent working visit to London, Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange announced that he is preparing a history of Seychelles tourism. Titled […]
Anne Carnall to moderate at AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 05th November 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank Moderator announcement Anne Carnall Independent Airport Advisor Lanrac Limited Panel overview Creating Operational, Commercial & Strategic Value with AI An engineer at heart, Anne brings extensive aviation experience from Arup, Heathrow Airport and IATA. Her work spans airport […]
Registrations are officially open for the 2027 edition of the Seychelles Nature Trail!
(Posted 05th November 2026) Get ready to challenge yourself in paradise this May 2027. This isn’t just a race—it’s an unforgettable journey through our archipelago’s lush tropical rainforests, breathtaking mountain ridges, and stunning scenic view points. Swipe through the carousel to check out what awaits you on the trail! https://ilop.re/ilop-sport/seychelles-nature-trail/ Important Dates: • […]
Passenger killed by running propeller while disembarking
(Posted 04th November 2026) A passenger on Star Airline’s Fokker 50, registered in Kenya as 5Y-NWA, MSN 20307 received deadly injuries when, while disembarking, walked into a running propeller at Dhusamareb Airport / Somalia. Why the aircraft had a propeller running while on the ground without due safety precautions and safe guards will […]
COP 31: ICAO champions global approach to aviation emissions
(Posted 04th November 2026) Climate challenges require strengthened collaboration to accelerate sustainable aviation efforts The acceleration of efforts to reduce carbon emissions from civil aviation will be the focus of ICAO’s engagement with diplomats and delegates at COP 31 (the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) expands to 53 countries
(Posted 04th November 2026) South Africa is gradually expanding its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber confirming that short-stay visa applications from 53 countries could be processed through the platform by 01 October 2026. Recent announcements from South African diplomatic missions have also confirmed the inclusion of […]
Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-max10 Jets
(Posted 04th November 2026) Record single-aisle purchase by a lessor raises Avolon’s 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 airplanes Large single-aisle jets like the 737-MAX10 are the fastest-growing segment of commercial aviation Boeing and Avolon ealier today announced the lessor finalized its purchase of 140 737-10 airplanes, a record 737 […]
Farmers and elephants struggle for space
(Posted 04th November 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sharon Nakola, China daily (China), October 3, 2026 For communities living around Kenya’s famous Amboseli ecosystem — a vast wildlife landscape in the country’s south near the border with Tanzania — elephants are both a source of pride and a growing challenge. The animals […]
Saudi Arabia invokes travel restrictions for Kenya
(Posted 04th November 2026) Saudi Arabia has announced additional precautionary measures against the spread of Ebola, including restrictions affecting travel to and from Kenya. the measures include three main areas of restrictions: Saudi citizens are, until further notice, prohibited from traveling to Kenya. Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of all […]
Badr Airlines resumes international operations out of Khartoum
(Posted 04th November 2026) Courtesy of InsideAviation News – Mr. Ivan Nadalet / https://insideaviation.news/sudan-badr-airlines-resumes-international-operations-out-of-khartoum/ Badr Airlines has resumed flights from Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to 11 destinations: Kassala and Dongola domestically as well as Jeddah, Cairo, Riyadh, Doha, Juba, Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Asmara, Istanbul, and Muscat internationally. The privately-owned Sudanese carrier’s three […]