#BrusselsAirlines set for 5 brand new A320Neo aircraft to boost fleet and promote greener flying
(Posted 07th December 2022) On top of the three brand new A320 Neo aircraft joining the Brussels Airlines fleet in 2023, the board of directors approved the phase in of two additional new A320 neos for 2024. Today, fleet renewal is the most powerful measure to reduce CO2 and noise emissions from flights. […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique launches new eVISA system!
(Posted 07th December 2022) Mozambican President Philipe Jacinto Nyusi has launched Mozambique’s new online entry visa application system, eVisa, on 05 December 2022. The new system is live at… READ MORE
Airbus no longer maintains 2022 commercial aircraft delivery target
(Posted 07th December 2022) Airbus confirms financial guidance 68 commercial aircraft deliveries in November, bringing annual deliveries to 565* aircraft as of end of November Adjusts speed of A320 Family ramp-up to rate 65 for 2023 and 2024 Maintains the objective of reaching rate 75 by the middle of the decade […]
#AFRAA’s Sky Connect Dialogue set to resume in 2023
(Posted 07th December 2022) The African Airlines Associatiion (AFRAA) would like to thank you for following the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues in 2022. We have had exciting guests this year. The SkyConnect show will resume in January 2023. Click here to Register
#IATA Calls for Transition to Enhanced Ground Support Equipment
(Posted 07th December 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a transition to enhanced ground support equipment (Enhanced GSE) to improve safety and contain the cost of ground damage involving GSE. Enhanced GSE uses anti-collision and inching technology, improves vehicle control, and increases docking accuracy, all of which minimizes the risk […]
Colobus Conservation raises money on Giving Tuesday but needs more to accomplish their goals
(Posted 07th December 2022) Thank you very much for giving to the Colobus Conservation campaign on Giving Tuesday. They were able to raise $4157 from 21 donors. This amount will be matched with Global Giving’s $1555. However, their target is $25,000, and they really need your support to expand theirr operations to the […]
Airlines Cut Losses in 2022 – Return to Profit in 2023
(Posted 07th December 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to their business in 2022. In 2023, airlines are expected to post a small net profit […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 07th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia changes dates
(Posted 07th December 2022) The ‘Future Hospitality Investment Summit – Saudi Arabia’ will now take place on 07th to the 09th of May 2023 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, instead as initially scheduled end February to early March 2023. Last week the FHIS Advisory Board met at the Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic […]
#AHIF2023 – Meet the new Advisory Board
(Posted 07th December 2022) Meet the AHIF 2023 Advisory Board We are delighted to introduce our AHIF 2023 advisory board members, representing the hospitality investment community’s elite in the Africa region. The advisory board members will share their insights and experiences, helping shape the topics and themes of utmost importance for the […]
Arriving at the Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is Closer to Reality with New Industry Standards
(Posted 06th December 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travelers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility will enable travelers to digitally prove admissibility to an international destination, avoiding a […]
#Fastjet explains flight disruptions
(Posted 06th December 20220 Fastjet Zimbabwe apologises for the inconvenience to its loyal customers and airline supporters for the recent changes to their flight schedules and delays that have affected travellers in the last 24 hours. The airline reported multiple disruptions across its network due to inclement weather conditions experienced at Johannesburg’s […]
TravelComments.com – Airports Company Zimbabwe introduces (free) Wi-Fi at major international airports in Zimbabwe!
(Posted 06th December 2022) Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ), which currently manages and operates a network of eight airports in Zimbabwe, and Dandemutande, a Zimbabwean Internet connectivity solutions provider, have entered into a partnership to provide Wi-Fi at Zimbabwe’s major international airports. The service, named “Uspot” is already functional at… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways returns to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)!
(Posted 06th December 2022) South African Airways (SAA) is set to return to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Commencing Monday, 12 December 2022, the airline offers… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia adds extra scheduled flights on its domestic and regional routes this festive season!
(Posted 06th December 2022) Zambian airline Proflight Zambia has announced that it will be adding extra scheduled flights on its domestic in Zambia and regional routes in Southern Africa this festive season. The airline will introduce additional flights on its service between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and… READ MORE
oneworld takes home another two Best Airline Alliance awards
(Posted 06th December 2022) The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance again by readers of both Business Traveler USA and Global Traveler, reinforcing oneworld’s position as the most preferred alliance among world travellers. Readers of Business Traveler USA selected oneworld as Best Airline Alliance for the eighth consecutive year. Since its inception in 1988, […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 05th December 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – 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 […]
#AirFrance announces additional flights and destinations in Eastern Africa for 2023
(Posted 05th December 2022) Launch of a new route to Dar Es Salam (Tanzania) as a continuation of the service to Zanzibar; Increased flights to Zanzibar (Tanzania), Nairobi (Kenya) and Antananarivo (Madagascar). Air France announced the first new routes of its 2023 Summer flight schedule (April – October 2023), characterized by increased […]
#BreakingNews as #Antananarivo and #NosyBe international airports offer new incentive programme for airlines
(Posted 05th December 2022) The Republic of Madagascar has entrusted, for a period of 28 years from December 23, 2016, a concession to Ravinala Airports. The agreement was signed on October 16, 2015, to operate the international airports of Antananarivo and Nosy Be. This also includes the financing, design and implementation […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park temporarily closed for renovations!
(Posted 04th December 2022) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in Namibia’s Erongo Region is temporarily closed unti… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG expands network in Europa through codeshare with Iberia!
(Posted 04th December 2022) The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, has expanded its network of destinations in Europe and domestic connections in Spain through its codeshare agreement with the flag carrier airline of Spain, Iberia. From now on, TAAG customers and passengers will be able to travel on a codeshare basis to… READ MORE
African Development Bank Group commits $301 million to renovate Uganda’s meter gauge railway
(Posted 03rd December 2022) The African Development Bank Group is providing $301 million to overhaul the Kampala-Malaba Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) in Uganda. The railway line is part of the East African Community’s Northern Corridor linking the capital, Kampala, to Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa. The East African Community Railway Rehabilitation Support Project […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 02nd December 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – 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 […]
European Air Traffic Management Must Cut Emissions and Be Judged by an Independent Referee
(Posted 02nd December 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) urged EU Transport Ministers to agree to recommendations for European air traffic management (ATM) at their meeting on December 5th which will deliver specific environmental improvements and submit its performance to review from an independent regulatory authority. EU […]
#ColobusConservation in #Diani needs your support
(Posted 02nd December 2022) Hello Friends of Colobus Colobus Conservation really needs your financial help to expand its operations. Since 1997 we have operated efficiently in the Diani stretch. Through these years we have gained experience and learned best practices in animal welfare and conservation. Because of this accumulated experience, we believe that we are […]
TravelComments.com – TAZARA: Temporary suspension of passenger train services between Zambia & Tanzania!
(Posted 02nd December 2022) The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced the suspension of cross-border passenger services between Zambia and Tanzania due to a train accident involving a freight train. The accident occurred in the early hours of 30 November 2022. The section between Lumumwe and Mpanga in Tanzania,… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 02nd December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: SANParks tightens security in Table Mountain National Park during the festive season 2022/23!
(Posted 01st December 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced plans to tighten security inside Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town during the festive season 2022/23. The Sea, Air and Mountain (SEAM) Special Operations Ranger team, the canine unit, members of the Operations Unit, as well as visitor safety rangers, will be deployed to ensure the safety of visitors in […]
