Air Tanzania to get additional Q400
(Posted 25th July 2025) De Havilland of Canada confirmed earlier this week at the Farnborough Air Show that the Tanzanian government has signed a purchase agreement for a refurbished DHC Q400 aircraft, said to be added to the Air Tanzania fleet. Official ‘purchaser’ is the Tanzanian government’s legal body Tanzania Government Flight, which […]
Airbus to boost sustainable aviation fuel production through investment in LanzaJet
(Posted 25th July 2024) Airbus is investing in LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and producer, in line with its ambition to act as a catalyst for the global development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This investment will support the development of the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) pathway, an important step required […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 25th July 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines receives international award for actions carried out during the Covid-19 period Aerofalp The work carried out by Ethiopian Airlines teams during the COVID-19 pandemic was recognized by the Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First Post-COVID International Conference, held in Toronto, […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg!
(Posted 24th July 2024) The national carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume scheduled flights between RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Effective… READ MORE
Discover the Wonders of Africa at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025!
(Posted 24th July 2024) Discover the Wonders of Africa at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025! Join us at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025, an eagerly anticipated event in the tourism world, reopening its doors in beautiful Egypt this year! Taking place in the stunning location of Sharm El Sheikh, this prestigious fair aims […]
ASKY’ Founder and Chairman Honored at The African Union’s BOMA of Africa 2024
(Posted 24th July 2024) ASKY is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Gervais Koffi Gbondjide DJONDO, has been honored with a prestigious award at the 2024 BOMA Africa Awards held in Accra, Ghana on July 20th, 2024. The award recognizes Mr DJONDO’s “indomitable spirit, […]
Japan Airlines finalises order for A350-900s and A321neo aircraft
(Posted 24th July 2024) Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 widebody aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo, finalising a commitment announced earlier this year. The order was announced at the Farnborough Air Show 2024 during a signing ceremony with Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice […]
Qatar Airways Signs an additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft order at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
(Posted 24th July 2024) Qatar Airways’ recent addition of Boeing 777X now totals to 94 commercial and cargo aircraft Agreement includes an additional 40 GE9X engines to power the aircraft, along with a long-term services agreement Unmatched comfort and luxury, the Business Class cabins will feature the highly anticipated Qsuite Next Gen […]
Unveiling The #ATLF2024 Agenda
(Posted 24th July 2024) Join Us At The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024 Register Now Theme: Charting A New Path Forward For Antra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments Unveiling the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum […]
Rodrigues Islands ready for the 25th Creole Festival from December 1st to 8th
(Posted 24th July 2024) The dates of the 25th edition of the Creole Festival in Rodrigues have been announced. The island will celebrate from December 1st to 8th this year. It’s the Regatta Festival at Mourouk Beach that will set the tone for the annual meeting. La fwar Artistik & Restoran Kreol […]
#RIKF2024 – Community involvement shows
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Sixteen students from Polytechniques Mauritius – Rodrigues, create a mural under the theme: Be Smart, Go Green, as part of the 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival 2024 in Mourouk. In Mourouk, a peaceful fishing village in the south of Rodrigues Island, this Sunday, July 21, 2024 […]
TravelComments.com – Study: South Africa & Namibia named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids!
(Posted 23rd July 2024) South Africa and Namibia have recently been named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids. South African travel specialist Go2Africa has analyzed almost four thousand hotels, attractions and restaurants around the globe to help families find the perfect location for their next adventure…. READ MORE
Virgin Atlantic orders seven additional A330neo aircraft to continue fleet transformation
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s commitment for the A330neo to 19 aircraft in total, providing improved economics. The order was announced during the Farnborough Airshow onboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 23rd July 2024) In the past week, a major continental convention took place in Libreville, Gabon, bringing together key aviation stakeholders. Meanwhile, the world experienced the largest IT outage in history, severely impacting airline operations globally. Namibia released its 2023 Tourist Report, highlighting significant growth in arrivals. Tanzania renewed its Bilateral […]
Ethiopian Airlines rebukes allegations
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Official Statement Regarding Recent Video Circulation Ethiopian Airlines has watched the circulation of a viral video on various social media platforms depicting a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 19th, from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. We took the necessary time to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July 2024 – November 2024)!
(Posted 23rd July 2024) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2024 to November 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is… READ MORE
Boeing forecasts demand through 2043
(Posted 23rd July 2024) With air travel fully recovered and even surpassing pre-pandemic demand, Boeing projects a 3% increase in airplane deliveries over the next 20 years, with carriers requiring nearly 44,000 new commercial airplanes by 2043. Leading into the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing released its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), […]
Royal Bhutan Airlines adds Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft to fleet to expand international network
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 3 A320neo and 2 A321XLR aircraft to expand its international network. The […]
9th edition RODRIGUES INTERNATIONAL KITESURF FESTIVAL ” Be Smart, Go Green ! ” starts next week
(Posted 21st July 2024) The Rodrigues International Kitesurt Festival event is a large annual gathering of thousands of spectators since July 2013, on the beach of C Rodrigues Mourouk, in the Rodrigues Creole soul in the south of the island, which will take place this year from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th of […]
Airlink advises of possible disruptions at Kimberley, George, Mthata and Polokwane following an #ATNS #NOTAM
(Posted 2oth July 2024) Also affected are O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, Bloemfontein, Upington, Pietermaritzburg and East London where however alternative approaches are available, minimising the impact of the ATNS decision South Africa’s Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) notified Airlink and all other aircraft operators last night that procedures for all […]
The Pyne Awards – From Idea to Oscars of the African Hospitality Industry
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Global IT outages prompt #IATA and #SITA to respond
(Posted 19th July 2024) The global IT outages which saw many airlines and airports around the world affected, impacting and even halting operations, has caused major chaos and travel plans for hundreds of thousands of travelers were thrown into disarray. This saw IATA and SITA make public comments, explaining the situation: Wrote […]
#SerenaHotels’ Rosemary Mugambi announces retirement
(Posted 19th July 2024) Rosemary set to hand over the baton to Maureen Okore At the end of this month, I will be retiring from my position of Regional Marketing Director of Serena Hotels Africa after serving the company in various capacities over the last 36 years. Being with East Africa’s […]
Rodrigues Kite Surf Festival 2024 just days away now
(Posted 19th July 2024) The 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurfing Festival, under the theme “Be Smart, Go Green”, which will be held from July 24 to 28, 2024 at the Anse Mourouk kitesurfing spot, highly praised by amateurs and professionals from around the world, is the highlight of this event […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 19th July 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 18 July 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
#EASA certifies the new #Airbus A321XLR
(Posted 19th July 2024) The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of […]
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
(Posted 19th July 2024) The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African […]
These are the most popular bucket list travel activities in 2024
(Posted 19th July 2024) Courtesy of Mike Whitman, Founder of Contentellect Most Popular Bucket List Activities in 2024 The most popular bucket list travel activities in 2024 Seeing the Northern Lights is the most popular bucket list activity in the world. Trekking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu came second, while visiting […]
Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association signs deal with SABRE
(Posted 19th July 2024) The Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association, which was set up earlier this year, has established a partnerships with Hopitality Plus of Mauritius, that will benefit members’ interests according to the association chairman Mr. Peter Sinon. Mauritius’ based Hospitality Plus is the regional representative of SABRE Hospitality Solutions. Sinon […]
TravelComments.com – These three beaches in Southern Africa are among “The Best Beaches in the World”!
(Posted 19th July 2024) Luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has recently released its annual selection of “The Best Beaches in the World“. Three beaches in Southern Africa have been recognised among a list of 34 beaches worldwide. These beaches are… READ MORE
