#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal U.S. State Department Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of our relationships with African partners… Read more>> US-Africa Relations: An Opportunity Lost or Found Foreign Policy Research Institute There is too […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 255.699.008 Cases and 5.138.387 Deaths as of 16th November 2021 231.108.142 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]
#Airbus signs groundbreaking maintenance deals with Uganda Airlines
#UGANDAAIRLINES BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN A338 FLIGHT HOUR SERVICES CUSTOMER FOR AIRBUS (Posted 17th November 2021) Two new airline customers in Africa have selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support their respective Airbus fleets: Uganda Airlines for its A338Neos and Air Tanzania for their A220s.. These two airlines will benefit from comprehensive material services including […]
#AFRAA’s 53rd AGA – Updates
Air transport leaders and decision makers set a roadmap for transformation and the economic development of air transport in Africa at the 53rd AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit that has concluded today. The event was held under the patronage of the Government of Angola under the theme: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem.” The […]
#BrusselsAirport gets ready for Black Friday
Black Friday is here again! Black Friday, the phenomenon that has gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, is once again in the media this year. The shops at the airport and our online shop join the hype and that gives you nothing but benefits. Everywhere at the airport you will find […]
#AfricaTravelWeek2022 – Bigger Better Hybrid
11 – 13 April 2022, Cape Town, South Africa Register your interest ATW Connect Why exhibit? Contact Us The future is now World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and the International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa) will be adopting a hybrid format for the popular travel and tourism trade shows in 2022, allowing exhibitors […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways to resume flights to Nigeria!
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria. The airline will launch a three weekly direct service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria, on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cricket: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to host the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027!
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the host nations for every major ICC men’s limited overs event between 2024 and 2031. In October/November 2027, Namibia will host the Men’s Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe and South Africa…. READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
ATLF2021: Time to regroup, reflect and explore opportunities in Africa’s tourism sector
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM 2021 REMAINS A KEY CONTINENTAL TOURISM EVENT (Posted 16th November 2021) The 2021 edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place in Kigali Rwanda from 24-27 November. This year’s event has partnered with the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism in its maiden Rwanda Tourism week in the […]
#Nigeria’s Ibom Air orders 10 Airbus A220
LATEST TECHNOLOGY AIRCRAFT FOR NIGERIA’S IBOM AIR AS CARRIER ORDERS 10 AT #DUBAIAIRSHOW (Posted 16th November 2021) Akwa Ibom state government owned airline in Nigeria, Ibom Air has signed a firm order for ten (10) A220s at the Dubai Airshow. The signing was done by Mfon Udom, the chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 254.274.262 Cases and 5.125.284 Deaths as of 16th November 2021 230.308.914 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]
#BREAKING NEWS Terrorist attacks suspected to be cause of two Kampala explosions
EXPLOSIONS ROCK UGANDA’S CAPITAL KAMPALA (Posted 16th November 2021) Reports received from Kampala, the Ugandan capital city, speak of two explosions less than an hour ago in the centre of town.According to reports did one such explosion take place near the Central Police Station while another one reportedly took place near Parliament buildings with one […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA’s 53rd AGA kicks off today
The 53rd AFRAA AGA will have an exciting line up of speakers for the event which starts today.. Registration: To participate in this event, kindly register in advance for the AGA through this link: https://cvent.me/AgWmVB. Following registration completion, an email with the link to access the platform will be sent to you. AGA Programme of […]
#IATA appoints new Chief Economist
IATA Appoints Chief Economist The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Marie Owens Thomsen will join the Association as its Chief Economist effective 4 January 2022. Owens Thomsen will come from Banque Lombard Odier, where she has served as Head of Global Trends and Sustainability since 2020. Prior to that she was the long-time […]
Serena Tanzania appoint Abishek Negi as new General Manager Safari Circuit
Dear Travel Partner, Serena Hotels is pleased to advise you of the appointment of Abhishek Negi, as the General Manager of Serena Tanzania – Safari circuit , taking over from Rahim Azad who has left the company. Abhishek, was previously the General Manager of the Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo Mozambique. Prior to joining Serena […]
111 more aircraft orders for Airbus at #DubaiAirShow
AIR LEASE CORPORATION ORDERS 111 NEW AIRCRAFT ACROSS ALL AIRBUS TYPES (Posted 15th November 2021) Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) covering all Airbus Families, highlighting the power of the company’s full product range. The agreement is for 25 A220-300s, 55 A321neos, 20 A321XLRs, four A330neos and includes […]
#IATA suggests passengers are very keen on added use of biometrics to avoid queues
Passengers Want to Use Biometrics to Speed up Processes and Eliminate Queuing Post Pandemic The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which delivered two main conclusions: Passengers want to use biometric identification if it expedites travel processes. Passengers want to spend less time queuing. “Passengers have […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia extends reviewed (and relaxed) Public Health Regulations until 15 December 2021!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 36th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 12 November 2021 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and the following eased regulations will come into force in Namibia from 16 November 2021 to 15 […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Fuel station taken out by lightning strike!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the filling station at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in Kruger National Park has burnt down after it was struck by lightning on 13 November 2021. The fire was contained by the Kruger National Park’s firefighting team. No injuries were reported but the filling station was completely gutted. […]
#SITA offers solutions tailored for regional African airports
REGIONAL AFRICAN AIRPORTS SET TO RISE AND SHINE IN POST PANDEMIC TIMESBy Hani El-Assad, SITA President, Middle East & Africa (Posted 15th November 2021) As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and air transport operations start to normalize, regional airports in Africa are expected to begin recovering fast. According to SITA’s data, Africa continues its […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Nthandanyathi Bird Hide re-opens after a total rebuild!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nthandanyathi Bird Hide in Kruger National Park is set to re-open. The bird hide is currently 99% complete after a total rebuild, and is ready for operation as from… READ MORE
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest #Africa tourism news
Rwanda set to host 4th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum The 4th edition of Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards (ATLF) will convene in Rwanda from 24 to 27 November 2021. This years’ hybrid event will incorporate Rwanda Travel Week with strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols. To be held in collaboration with Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Airbus bags huge order at #DubaiAirShow
INDIGO GROUP ORDERS 255 AIRBUS A321NEO (Posted 15th November 2021) Wizz Air (Hungary), Frontier (United States), Volaris (Mexico) and JetSMART (Chile, Argentina), Indigo Partners portfolio airlines, have announced an order for 255 additional A321neo Family aircraft under a joint Indigo Partners agreement. The firm order was signed at the Dubai Airshow. This order brings the […]
#AFRAA AGA 53 – Three days and counting
Only 3 Days to go! The 53rd AFRAA AGA will have an exciting line up of speakers for the event. We shall be having insightful sessions such as: The African Airlines CEO Roundtable who will be discussing "Time for take-off: Building Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem" Session by IATA on the continental benefits of liberalization – […]
#Airbus projects massive demand for new aircraft by 2040
AIRBUS SEES 2040 DEMAND FOR NEW PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRCRAFT RISE TO 39.000 (Posted 13th November 2021) Airbus foresees demand for 39,000 new passenger & freighter aircraft by 2040 Retirement of older aircraft to accelerate, demand progressively more driven by replacement, supporting the industry’s decarbonisation objectives Demand for air transport will continue to grow, driven […]
#IATA welcomes COP26 climate decisions
International Aviation Climate Ambition Reflects Airlines’ Net-Zero Goal The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the commitments towards strengthening climate action made at COP26, and called on the global efforts to decarbonize aviation to be supported with practical, effective government policies. Management of international aviation’s climate commitments sits outside of the COP process and is […]
