#Airbus bags world record order from Indian airline #IndiGo
(Posted 19th June 2023) IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The latest agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft on order by IndiGo to 1,330, establishing […]
#AirMauritius orders three #Airbus #A350’s
(Posted 19th June 2023) Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia. The announcement coincides with the 56th anniversary of the founding of the airline. The three latest generation aircraft will bring Air Mauritius’ A350 fleet to a total of […]
#Ethiopian Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its #US Services
(Posted 19th June 2023) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand, celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the start of its services to the United States (US). Ethiopian connected Africa with the US in June 1998 with its cross-Atlantic flights to Washington D.C., the capital city […]
Exciting activities, new speakers confirmed for FHS & AHIC this September!
(Posted 19th June 2023) The 2023 Future Hospitality Summit that takes place alongside AHIC – Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference from 25th to 27th of September at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. From insightful panel discussions to closed-door workshops and meetings to site tours and networking receptions, the programme is looking quite […]
#AviaDevAfrica to be held in #Windhoek, #Namibia in 2024
(Posted 19th June 2023) AviaDev Africa, the leading platform dedicated to enhancing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent, is delighted to announce that the event will be held in the beautiful city of Windhoek, Namibia in June 2024, hosted by the Namibia Airports Company. The announcement was made at this […]
Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival – The Latest Updates
(Posted 19th June 2023) The Rodrigues Kitesurfing Association is pleased to announce that Jalou Langeree, three times world kitesurf champion will be the godmother of the coming edition. She will be accompanied by Catharina Edin, 2 x 3rd on the GKa Worldtour. The Rodrigues Kitesurfing Association is pleased to announce that Louka Pitot, […]
Clevenard offers free updates for aviation, travel and hospiality businesses
(Posted 19th June 2023) Clevenard Tv in the diaspora is an online social media and a marketing platform created with the vision to connect the world. Their mission as an online media and marketing company is to bring together all stakeholders in the tourism sector like ministries, businesses, agencies, organisations that as got […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 19th June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#AviaDevAfrica2023 – Watch all the proceedings on YouTube
(Posted 18th June 2023) AviaDev Africa’s 2023 edition has ended on a high in Nairobi on Friday night, with a record live attendance. According to Jon Howell, Founder and CEO of AviaDev Africa, was there at times only standing room left in the venue. A sell out event with a record number of […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: CapeNature has closed some areas within its Nature Reserves due to the current adverse weather conditions!
(Posted 16th June 2023) CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has informed the public that the current adverse weather conditions in the province have affected operations at some of its Nature Reserves such as… READ MORE
Aviation Consumer Protection Regulation Should Address Shared Responsibilities
(Posted 16th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection regulation to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers experience disruptions and released survey data showing most passengers trust airlines to treat them fairly in cases of delays and cancellations. Whenever there is a delay or a […]
AviAssist annual report 2022 now available
(Posted 16th June 2023) Their annual report 2022 is now available The AviAssist Foundation has just published its 2022 annual report. Their Annual Report & Accounts for 2022 details everything that they’ve been up to and how they’ve spent the funds entrusted to them by partners and sponsors. It also provides a […]
Introducing #Tawana… a new premier camp in #Botswana due to open next May
(Posted 16th June 2023) IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ONE OF AFRICA’S LAST TRUE WILDERNESS AREAS. Tawana is due to open in May 2024 and will form part of Natural Selection’s portfolio of high-end lodges, joining Jack’s Camp, Tuludi and North Island Okavango to create an enviable circuit of characterful premium quality lodges and camps across northern Botswana. Created together […]
Sausage Tree Camp & Potato Bush Camp join the Green Safaris collection
(Posted 16th June 2023) Green Safaris, the pioneering and passionately eco-friendly luxury safari company, proudly announces the addition of Sausage Tree Camp and Potato Bush Camp to their collection of sustainable safari properties. These two exceptional camps, nestled in the heart of the Lower Zambezi, strengthen the Green Safaris Collection to […]
Sixteen southern white rhinos successfully translocated to Garamba National Park
(Posted 16th June 2023) Newly translocated white rhinos inside the receiving boma in Garamba National Park, DRC, DRC © Martin van Rooyen Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Friends, I am delighted to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing conservation efforts in Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Sixteen southern […]
Airline Associations Join Together to Call for Global Alignment of Slot Regulations
(Posted 16th June 2023) Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations to safeguard the consistent, fair, and transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG). In a joint statement, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Airlines for America (A4A), Airlines International […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 16th June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: The expansion project of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare is now complete!
(Posted 16th June 2023) The expansion project of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe, is now complete and is expected to be commissioned on 13 July 2023, while the refurbishment of the older terminal area is set to be finished by December 2023. The US$153 million project, which started in 2018, included the… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Update on the state of Table Mountain National Park following the current adverse weather conditions!
(Posted 15th June 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging visitors to Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town to proceed with caution or avoid carrying out activities due to the current adverse weather conditions the Mother City has been experiencing over the past two days. According to a notice issued by SANParks, the following areas are […]
#SerenaHotels publish new rates for air safaris
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Five rehabilitated turtles successfully released into De Hoop Nature Reserve
(Posted 15th June 2023) In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, which is celebrated tomorrow, 16th of June 2023, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, with the support of the Morukuru Family De Hoop and Morukuru Goodwill Foundation, are excited to announce the selection of De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) […]
#IATA – Seven recommended courses
(Posted 15th June 2023) Our subject matter experts take a hands-on approach to identify the daily challenges faced by the aviation value chain and feed this understanding into course content to provide you with relevant training. Their close relationship with industry stakeholders and unparalleled knowledge means they equip every participant with the skills needed to address tomorrow’s demands. […]
#Colobus Conservation’s latest News
(Posted 15th June 2023) Hello ATCNews Readers and friends of Colobus Conservation,
Hospitality Leaders discuss supply chain challenges at African Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2023
(Posted 15th June 2023) Hospitality Leaders discuss supply chain challenges at African Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2023 How intra-African trade measures, technology and a new generation of hospitality leaders are challenging “business as usual” For too many years, African hospitality leaders have worked incredibly hard to maintain operational standards when critical products are […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 15th June 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS DFC, Standard Bank approve funding for Renergen’s next phase Energy Voice The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved senior debt funding of $500 million for South Africa’s Renergen. The cash would go to backing the second phase of Renergen’s Virginia gas project. […]
#EthiopianAirlines gets new Board Chairman
(Posted 15th June 2023) Ethiopian Airlines Group would like to inform its stakeholders and the general public that Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, the Commander of Ethiopian Air Force, has been appointed by the Ethiopian Government as Chairperson of Ethiopian Airlines Management Board, succeeding Mr. Girma Wake. Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa has been serving […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 15th June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Airlink & LATAM Airlines have signed an interline agreement!
(Posted 15th June 2023) South African regional carrier Airlink and the largest airline in Latin America, LATAM Airlines, have signed a new interline agreement. The agreement becomes effective on 02 September 2023 (04 September 2023) when LATAM resumes flying from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo (Brazil) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg after a pause of […]
#CityBlue Hotels set for new openings in South Sudan and Tanzania
(Posted 14th June 2023) CityBlue Hotels, one of Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chains, has announced the signing of management agreements and the commencement of operations from July 2023 of the CityBlue Panorama Hotel & Suites, Juba, South Sudan and Urban by CityBlue, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The CityBlue Panorama Hotel & Suites […]
3rd Chinet Aviacargo Conference To Focus On unlocking the logistics barrier to improve Agro-Cargo Export
(Posted 14th June 2023) Following the successes recorded at the 2022 conference, organisers of the annual Chinet Aviacargo Conference have announced 9th/10th August as the dates for the 2023 edition scheduled to hold in Lagos. The first and second editions of the event were acknowledged as milestones in the aviation and cargo sector […]
