#CoastalAviation updates their ‘inducement’ policy
(Posted 01st February 2023) Dear ATCNews readers and partners, We have recently reviewed our inducement policies and updated them below; this will take effect from 1st February 2023. Flights to or from Kigali – 3pax Flights to or from Rubondo – 4pax Flights from Serengeti to Ruaha/Selous – 4pax Please NOTE: The RUB inducement is to/from Serengeti, […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 01st February 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Management change at #BrusselsAirlines as Peter Gerber leaves and Christina Foerster returns
(Posted 31st January 2023) Peter Gerber, currently CEO of Brussels Airlines, is stepping down from his post today, and leave the Lufthansa Group. Christina Foerster, member of the Lufthansa Group Executive Board, will take over the airline’s leadership on an interim basis. Peter Gerber, until today the CEO of Brussels Airlines, has stepped […]
#BrusselsAirlines launches new marketing campaign for sub Saharan Africa
(Posted 31st January 2023) Brussels Airlines has today launched its new marketing campaign for the sub-Saharan African market. The campaign features Ghanaian actress and producer Yvonne Nelson and Ivorian / French chef Loïc Dablé who reconnect with their loved ones. Brussels Airlines has a long tradition of flying from and to the […]
Alain St. Ange delivers lectures on board ‘The World’
(Posted 31st January 2023) (Alain St.Ange boards The World to lecture as it sails to Seychelles) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who now heads his own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ this morning boarded the luxury Cruise Ship ‘THE WORLD’ at Patina Maldives and will […]
Achola Rosario tries out fancy dining at #Nairobi’s Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant – and is THRILLED
(Posted 31st January 2023) The sign outside was lit up like an italic flash in the night, promising a swanky atmosphere on the inside of the well-spoken about seafood restaurant perched on the corner of Harry Thuku and Kijabe streets, right behind the National Theatre and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. White signs and […]
Registration for the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge ends today!
(Posted 31st January 2023) Registration for the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge closes at midnight tonight! With well over 300 entries already, we’re almost at capacity for all races. This is fantastic news for us, but if you don’t submit your entry today it will be bad luck for you as […]
South Sudan shuts down cargo and general aviation flights during Papal visit
(Posted 31st January 2023) According to a notice issued by the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority will airlines operating cargo and general aviation flights have to halt operations from Juba International Airport while Pope Francis visits the country in February. From Thursday 02nd February to Sunday 05th of February will all such […]
Airlines and Airports ramp up digital investments
(Posted 31st January 2023) Faced with increased disruptions, baggage mountains, and staff shortages, airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalize their operations and speed up the passenger journey by offering more self-service options. SITA’s 2022 Air Transport IT Insights[AL1] report, published today, reveals that with the post-pandemic recovery CIOs want to […]
TravelComments.com – Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific to return to South Africa!
(Posted 31st January 2023) The flag carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, is set to return to South Africa. The airline has announced that it will resume direct flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) Johannesburg on…READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 31st January 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#VirungaNationalPark News Updates
(Posted 31st January 2023) Enjoy the latest Virunga News Updates …
#B747 – See the final send off of the ‘Queen of the Skies’ aka ‘Jumbojet’
(Posted 31st January 2023) Tuesday, 13.00 hrs Pacific Time As the world’s first jumbo jet, the 747 laid the foundation for every twin aisle plane that followed—earning a place in the hearts of many airline operators, crew, passengers, and aviation enthusiasts around the world. After more than 50 years of […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 30th January 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]
Don’t Miss #AFRICANXT 2023!
(Posted 30th January 2023) #AFRICANXT February 6-10, 2023 Lagos, Nigeria + Virtual 4,691 registrants can’t be wrong. AFRICANXT is shaping up to be a historic gathering of Africa’s most innovative minds focused on collaborating and innovating to build a prosperous continent. But don’t take our word for it check the schedule out below. […]
#KenyaAirways losses set to sharply increase as company issues another profit warning
(Posted 30th January 2023) Kenya’s debt stricken national airline, Kenya Airways, has once again been compelled to issue a profit warning for the just ended Financial Year 2022 (01st January to 31st December 2022). Financial analysts say that means that the losses for the year 2022 will at least be 25 percent higher […]
#MalawiTourism rolls out consultative exercise with country’s tourism sector
(Posted 30th January 2023) The Malawi government has launched preparations for a country wide consultative exercise with the tourism and hospitality sector, but also the general public, to generate input for the planned revision of the Malawian Tourism and Hotel Act of 1968. In the decades since then has the world of tourism […]
#SerenaHotels warns of imposters pretending to be part of the group
(Posted 30th January 2023) Imposter alert … PUBLIC NOTICE Date: 30th January 2023 It has been drawn to the attention of Serena Hotels that there have been inquiries concerning Apartments and Airbnb accommodation services bearing the name “Serena/ Serena Beach Front” within the Mombasa area. We wish to advise our esteemed […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: Three beaches closed due to “Cheneso”!
(Posted 30th January 2023) The KwaDukuza Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal in consultation with the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (KZNSB) has taken the decision on 27 January 2023 to officially close three beaches from 28 January 2023 until further notice. This is a precautionary measure due to Tropical Cyclone Cheneso, which affected Madagascar during the last week. The […]
PrideInn Hotels rewards top performance
(Posted 30th January 2023) PrideInn Hotels and Resorts recently awarded their e-Commerce Manager Geffry Ndayi for outstanding performance. Geffry managed to raise revenues over the period of one financial year by an astonishing 136 percent through e-sales for the group, where he was responsible for e-sales of 9 properties. Geffry is looking […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 30th January 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATATraining says: Let’s make this YOUR year! Are You Ready?
(Posted 29th January 2023) Full speed ahead – towards new opportunities! Another year, another chapter, new opportunities for us aviators! With airlines expected to tip into profitability again this year, and airport businesses flourishing as the number of travelers is increasing, 2023 is set to be a rewarding year for your aviation career. […]
Veteran #Seychelles’ politician Gaby Hoarau passes away
(Posted 29th February 2023) Gabriel (Gaby) Hoarau, a much-loved veteran politician who played an important part in the path to return of democracy in Seychelles after years of totalitarian rule passed away on Saturday the 27th of January at his home in Ma Constance in the Seychelles. Gaby Hoarau studied the priesthood […]
Air France-KLM orders four A350F’s to modernise the fleet of #Martinair
(Posted 28th January 2023) The Air France-KLM Group has placed a firm order for four A350Fs, the brand new Airbus widebody freighter, to be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered and based in Amsterdam Schiphol airport, and part of KLM Group. The A350F’s will allow the airline to retire […]
#AkageraNationalPark news updates
(Posted 28th January 2023) Akagera Highlights 2022 © Drew Bantlin Hello friends, We are pleased to share Akagera’s 2022 highlights with you. Key highlights from 2022 include: Akagera had record-breaking tourism revenue in 2022. The Gishanda Fish Farm project was officially launched just outside Akagera Park next to Lake Gishanda. The security of the park’s wildlife […]
LET 410 crashlands soon after take off from #Juba
(Posted 28th January 2023) A LET 410 cargo flight from Juba to the South Sudanese town of Lankien crashlanded soon after take off in a field north west of the runway end. The two pilots and three staff / passengers on board reportedly escaped the forced landing unharmed, but the aircraft, registered as […]
dnata, Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP join forces with Zanzibar Airports Authority to ensure world-class services
(Posted 28th January 2023) Dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has yessterday celebrated the launch of its operations at Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) with its partners Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis, and private equity fund manager […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 27th January 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update – at least for the time being – be filed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is sponsored […]
#Belgium – Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Brugge
(Posted 27th January 2023) Brussels Airport is the home base of national airline #BrusselsAirlines and one of the European airports with a very good reputation of easily navigating through the airport. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Bruges The day of love, the perfect opportunity to celebrate your partner, your friends or […]
#Airbus steps up its quest for new talent by creating some 13.000 new jobs
(Posted 27th January 2023) To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up and to meet challenges in defence, space and helicopters, Airbus intends to recruit more than 13,000 people globally in 2023. Around 7,000 of these will be newly created posts across the company. The new hires will be instrumental in supporting our industrial ramp-up […]
