#AfricanParks celebrate 20 years of successes
20 Years of Hope. 20 Years of Results. 20 years ago, we faced what seemed like an impossible challenge: protecting Africa’s national parks before it was too late. In Malawi, wildlife reserves had been completely poached out and trees were being felled for charcoal. In Chad, 4,000 elephants were being slaughtered as the illegal wildlife […]
OneWorld set to welcome Alaska Airlines as a new member
oneworld welcomes Alaska Airlines’ intention to join the alliance oneworld® is delighted with the announcement that Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer 2021, and its plans to form a US West Coast international alliance with oneworld founding member American Airlines. Once approved, oneworld membership will allow Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty members to […]
Airbus’ A330-800neo certification good news for Uganda Airlines
UGANDA AIRLINES LONG DISTANCE CHOICE AIRCRAFT A330-800NEO NOW EASA AND FAA CERTIFIED (Posted 14th February 2020) (Photo courtesy of Airbus) Uganda Airlines choice of aircraft for their long haul operations, due to commence in early 2021, has been the Airbus A330-800neo. The airline signed up for two such aircraft with the deliveries slotted in for […]
TravelComments.com – Business Rescue: SA Express operations continue as normal!
South African state-owned airline SA Express has confirmed that it is now under a formal Business Rescue restructuring process and that all its regional and domestic operations continue as normal. According to the airline, the Business Rescue process is well-coordinated with no disruptions to customers and employees. SA Express was placed under Business Rescue, a […]
#Airbus and #GreenAfrica announce a major order for A220’s
GREEN AFRICA AIRWAYS FROM NIGERIA PLACES ORDER FOR 50 AIRBUS A220-300 AIRCRAFT (Posted 13th February 2020) Green Africa Airways, Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 50 A220-300 aircraft, one of the major orders to be placed globally for the A220 programme and the largest ever from the African continent. Babawande […]
Air Seychelles steps up promotion in #India
SEYCHELLES EXCELLED AT INDIA’S LARGEST TRAVEL MARKET (Posted 13th February 2020) Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) including key representatives from the local tourism industry, recently participated in the largest and most influential international travel trade gathering held in Mumbai. The OTM exhibition known as the gateway to India’s largest travel market […]
#Accor expands footprint in #Ethiopia to five properties
‘IBIS STYLES‘ TO COME TO ADDIS ABABA (Posted 13th February 2020) Design-Led Economy Property in Addis Ababa to grow group’s presence to five properties countrywide Accor (Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its presence in Ethiopia after signing a management agreement to open a new property under its design-led economy brand, Ibis Styles. […]
#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
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 9-12, 2020 Marrakesh, Morocco Corporate Council on Africa and the Government of Morocco will host the 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in June, 2020 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Summit will bring together more than 1,400 U.S. and African private sector executives…Read More>> […]
Uganda Airlines confirms Kinshasa as future destination
JOHANNESBURG AND KINSHASA TO MAKE 10 DESTINATIONS FOR UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 12th February 2020) Just weeks after announcing Johannesburg as their next planned destination has Uganda Airlines now also confirmed that Kinshasa will be next on the carrier’s horizon. Presently operating a fleet of 4 CRJ900 aircraft and flying to 8 destinations out of the […]
Air Kenya halts flights to the Mara Ngerende airstrip
AIRKENYA SUSPENDS OPERATIONS INTO AND OUT OF NGERENDE AIRSTRIP EFFECTIVE 13TH OF FEBRUARY 12th February 2020 Dear ATCNews Readers, Warm greetings to you, We take this opportunity to inform you that we have suspended operations into and out of Mara – Ngerende Airstrip. The Airstrip status has dilapidated following the recent heavy rains. We have […]
TravelComments.com – Virgin Atlantic to relaunch a service between London Cape Town!
British airline Virgin Atlantic is set to relaunch a service between Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Effective 25 October 2020, the airline will operate a daily return service to the Mother City. Flights will depart London at 16:20 and will arrive in Cape Town at 05:55, […]
Blockchain technology comes to aviation’s maintenance field
SITA AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTNERS LAUNCH MRO BLOCKCHAIN ALLIANCE (Posted 12th February 2020) Key industry players recently announced the launch of the MRO Blockchain Alliance, the first industry-wide investigation into the use of blockchain to track, trace and record aircraft parts. The new alliance comprises leading organizations covering every aspect of the Maintenance, Repair and […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: A new multi-purpose and exhibition centre has been opened in the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Precinct!
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala and the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Sipho Hlomuka, have officially unveiled a R20 million state of the art multi-purpose and exhibition Centre in the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Precinct near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal on 11 Februay 2020.* According to […]
#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
#IATA Training in #Africa
Enjoy all the benefits of an IATA Training Center in Johannesburg, South Africa with ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATNS). ATNS offers industry-leading classroom courses and diploma programs that are created by industry experts at IATA. In a dynamic and global industry, solid credentials and up-to-date knowledge are critical for success. Check out a selection below […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 – One of Africa’s key aviation events
Enhance your experience with scheduled route development meetings Let us take care of your diary at AviaDev! – We have invested in a bespoke meeting system, which will be going live on 20 March for registered attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event. Take a look […]
#CoastalAviation News Updates
February 2020 Newsletter from Shaf Syed, Managing Director New Revamped Website Updated Schedule The Romance of Flying Safari Greetings Partners, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you all back to work although am sure most of us will have been back for quite some time, with the busy booking season. On behalf of […]
Tour d’ EAC 2020 scheduled for August 01st until September 25th
EAST AFRICAN BICYCLE TOUR 2020 AKA TOUR D’ EAC 2020 PARTNERS WITH EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (Posted 11th February 2020) John Bosco Balongo, the organizer of the annual Tour d’ EAC, earlier today shared the details for the 2020 event, which will once again cover East Africa’s main partner states. The 4th such event will […]
#WTMA2020 – Travel & Tourism Media Insight Forum – a journey into navigating media partnerships
Travel & Tourism Media Insight Forum – A journey into navigating media partnerships Hosted on Day 1 of World Travel Market Africa, the Travel and Tourism Media Insight Forum, sponsored by National Geographic, will bring together key decision-makers from destinations -both global and regional – media players, public relations agencies and influential thinkers. Expert panel […]
Snow and Mountain Tourism: Industry Professionals to Discuss Links between Tourism, Sustainability and Innovation
SNOW AND MOUNTAIN TOURISM: INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO DISCUSS LINKS BETWEEN TOURISM, SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION The 11th edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism will take place on 11-13 March 2020 in Andorra, under the theme “Tourism, Innovation and Sustainability”. The Congress is organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Narina Bush Camp closed due to necessary maintenance!
The Narina Bush Camp in the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape is closed until further notice due to necessary maintenance. The road to the Bush Camp is also closed to non-4×4 vehicles due to damage to the roads caused by recent heavy rains. The Narina Bush Camp is located at the foot […]
Air Seychelles names their second Airbus A320neo
AIR SEYCHELLES NEWEST ADDITION TO BE NAMED ‘PTI MERL DEZIL’ AKA SEYCHELLES WARBLER (Posted 11th February 2020) Air Seychelles has today confirmed that its second Airbus A320neo aircraft will be named after one of Seychelles critically endangered bird called ‘Pti Merl Dezil’ also known as the ‘Seychelles Warbler’. Set to be delivered in less than […]
#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
#KTF Chairman Mohammed Hersi to write weekly column for ATCNews
‘LETTER FROM KENYA‘ BY MOHAMMED HERSI SET TO BECOME A WEEKLY FEATURE ON ATCNEWS (Posted 11th February 2020) The Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation, Mr. Mohammed Hersi, has agreed to share his insights and wisdom about Kenya’s tourism industry with ATCNews readers, when he will launch his weekly ‘Letter from Kenya‘ in a few […]
#Aviation news updates from across #Africa
AFRICAN AVIATION NEWS BRIEFS (Posted 11th February 2020) Cabo Verde Domestic flight services between the islands have been reduced as a result of a delay in putting a leased ATR 42 on the local registry. Confirmation is awaited when this has been accomplished and a full domestic flight schedule has been restored. Kenya Wilson Airport […]
World Tourism Organization launch the 2nd Gastronomy Tourism Start-Up Competition
WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION AND BASQUE CULINARY CENTRE LAUNCH THE 2ND GASTRONOMY TOURISM START-UP COMPETITION (Posted 10th February 2020) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center have joined forces again for the second edition of the Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. After the success of the first edition, the competition has returned to identify […]
The 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
Uganda Airlines signs marketing deal with UTB
THREE YEAR DEAL SIGNED TO HELP PROMOTE UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 10th February 2020) Uganda Airlines and UTB have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their efforts to promote the tourism potential of Brand Destination Uganda. The two state agencies, one for promotion of tourism and the latter the national carrier signed the partnership last […]
Endangered mountain gorillas die in lightning strike
UGANDA’S CONSERVATION FRATERNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF FOUR MOUNTAIN GORILLAS (Posted 09th February 2020) Only now are news emerging that four mountain gorillas were killed in a lightning strike several days ago inside Mt. Mgahinga National Park. The four, three females and one male adolescent, belong to the Hirwa family, a habituated group of mountain […]
