#Airbus posts impressive first quarter results

(Posted 05th May 2022) Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2022 results Solid Q1 results in an evolving and complex geopolitical and economic environment142(1) commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2022A320 Family: Monthly production rates to increase to 75 in 2025 to meet customer demandRevenues € 12.0 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 1.3 billionEBIT (reported) € 1.4 billion; EPS […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

(Posted 05th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSRaila Vows Deeper Ties with U.S. if Elected, Seeks Help for ‘Babacare’NationAzimio la Umoja presidential flag-bearer Raila Odinga has concluded his visit to the United States with a promise to deepen existing bilateral cooperation. Mr. Odinga visited the State Department, where he held two-hour talks with Molly Phee, the Assistant Secretary […]

#IATA data suggest continued passenger demand upswing

(Posted 04th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air travel continues. Impacts from the conflict in Ukraine on air travel demand were quite limited overall while Omicron-related effects continued to be confined largely to Asian domestic markets.  Note: We have returned to […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 04th May 2022) (Posted 04th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview514.927.335 Cases and 6.266.811 Deaths as of 04th of May 2022 469.600.514 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at […]

Meet #ZambiaTourism at #Indaba

(Posted 04th May 2022) By Kunda Mulenga-Mbewe  Zambia is exhibiting at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa. The Travel INDABA returns after a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus which affected the globe. The INDABA runs from 3rd to 5th May and a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and the Zambia Tourism Agency have a stand […]

#Tanzania’s Precision Air appointed official carier for Karibu KiliFair 2022

(Posted 04th May 2022) Tanzania leading and only stock exchange listed airline Precision Air, is theofficial Airline Sponsor of the international tourism trade fair ‘KARIBU-KILIFAIR2022’, which will be held in Arusha on June 03rd – 05th. The event which will take place for the first time after two years suspension over theCovid-19 pandemic is expected […]

#AFRAA invites for next Sky Connect Dialogue

(Posted 04th May 2022) The March 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mr. Allan Kilavuka – Group Managing Director & CEO – Kenya Airways. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Mr. Kilavuka as he addresses stakeholders on Kenya Airways’ vision for the future of African aviation as well as ongoing actions and plans […]

#IATA highlights impact of Omikron C19 variant and of Ukraine war on air cargo

(Posted 04th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand. The effects of Omicron in Asia, the Russia – Ukraine war and a challenging operating backdrop contributed to the decline. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 03rd of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview514.254.906 Cases and 6.264.024 Deaths as of 03rd of May 2022 468.911.785 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 02nd of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview513,738,679 Cases and 6.262.566 Deaths as of 02nd of May 2022 468,190,139 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]

#Airbus signs 52 aircraft deal with #Qantas

(Posted 02nd May 2022) A350-1000 to fly world’s longest routes A220, A321XLR to renew carrier’s domestic fleet New levels of efficiency, comfort and sustainability  #A350 #LongRangeLeader #A220 #A321XLR #Sunrise #Winton Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s and 20 A321XLRs. The news was announced at a ceremony in Sydney attended by […]

#Uganda – Female tour guide training, last day to apply

(Posted 02nd May 2022) Are you a female tour guide with a few years experience, ready to boost your career and take your guiding skills to a higher level? OR DO YOU KNOW ONE? Then this is a great opportunity. In 2021, Ukarimu Academy and Matoke Tours Africa joined forces to develop a Female-only Tour […]

#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across Africa – including Russia being suspended from UNWTO with immediate effect

(Posted 02nd May 2022) UNWTO Members Vote to Suspend Russia The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. Meeting for a first extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly, Members debated the suspension of Russia from the Organization, […]

Mountain Dispatches – News from the Mt. Kenya Trust

(Posted 02nd May 2022) MOUNTAIN DISPATCHESJanuary – March 2022 The first 3 months of 2022 were a metaphorical roller coaster. We went headfirst into project managing with the organisation of the10to4 alongside frequent, and then constant firefighting. We are wowed and eternally grateful for the the support we received to assist us and our partners […]

France becomes top source market again for the Seychelles

(Posted 01st May 2022) Data received from Victoria, the Seychelles’ capital city, confirm the trend of the past months, that French visitors have once again become the leading source of travelers to the paradise islands. With market recovery generally well underway, have the French topped the arrival lists after the first four months of the […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 – What to expect in Cape Town

(Posted 01st May 2022) Preparations for the agenda for this year’s AviaDev in Cape Town are well underway. Our speaking faculty will feature a curated group of industry professionals, delivering insight from the boardrooms of those organizations piloting African aviation’s recovery. AviaDev will bring together airports, airlines, tourism authorities, governments and industry suppliers offering the opportunity […]

#IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting – Doha awaits

(Posted 01st May 2022) IATA has confirmed that the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Doha, Qatar, is to take place next month from the 19th to the 21st of June 2022. This year’s AGM and WATS will be particularly momentous. Airlines are simultaneously recovering from the COVID-19 […]

Run Cycle Swim – just 5 weeks to go until the event

(Posted 01st May 2022) Did you know…? You can buy raffle tickets to win 2 night stays (including meals) at: Kyaninga LodgeNdali LodgeBuhoma LodgeMihingo LodgeAramaga Rift Valley LodgeSeasons Lodge ZanzibarLittle Elephant CampKikorongo Safari LodgeRwakobo RockTuraco TreetopsTrekkers Safari LodgeRed Chilli Hideaway Win meals, books, beer and salon treatments too! Imagine winning these superb prizes:1 raffle ticket […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 29th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview512.394.235 Cases and 6.257.163 Deaths as of 29th of April 2022 466.222.176 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.22 percent Note: Some […]

Removal of PCR test requirements into and out of Entebbe

(Posted 29th April 2022) A large number of questions have arisen from the previous article announcing that Uganda has halted the PCR test requirement – for fully vaccinated passengers only – both inbound and outbound. To clarify further, Rwanda’s C19 regime remains the same, leaving the country as the only one in East Africa with […]

COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 28th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview511.963.765 Cases and 6.255.324 Deaths as of 28th of April 2022 465.751.842 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.22 percent Note: Some […]