#AirTanzania raises #Dodoma frequencies to daily
AIR TANZANIA’S AIRBUS A223 TO SERVE THE POLITICAL CAPITAL DODOMA WITH DAILY FLIGHTS (Posted 15th January 2019) Starting tomorrow, 16th of January, will Air Tanzania elevate the number of their flights to Dodoma to a daily service. The political capital is presently being served with daily flights by Auric Air and Air Tanzania was using […]
Did #Zimbabwe protests prompt Fastjet to temporarily halt flights to and from?
ARE FUEL AND COST OF LIVING PROTESTS IN ZIMBABWE AFFECTING AIR TRANSPORT (Posted 14th January 2019) Information coming out of Harare suggests that Fastjet has today halted flights between Johannesburg and Harare. While the social media landscape descended into the usual brush fire have further investigations revealed that the airline, apparently concerned about the safety […]
#Uganda in the top three ‘Must Photograph’ list for 2019
TOP TEN PLACES ON EARTH TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS THIS YEAR – AND UGANDA HOLDS THE NUMBER THREE SPOT (Posted 14th January 2019) A global survey of Facebook posts, commissioned by Huawei on the occasion of launching their latest smart phone, brought about some astonishing results. Uganda, often referred to as the Pearl of Africa, made […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UNWTO/UNESCO Conference: Cultural Tourism Sustains Communities and Living Heritage The third cultural tourism conference organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded today in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, catalyzing creativity in cities, […]
How will #Africa’s economic growth shape the aviation industry in the future
Hassan El-Houry, Group CEO of National Aviation Services, gives his take on the prospects for the industry By Mustafa Alrawi: A fast-growing Africa could change the face of the aviation industry and the continent’s rising demand for aviation could also lift Africa’s economic prospects in the future. The National’s Assistant Editor in Chief Mustafa Alrawi […]
Just published: The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 2
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 14th January 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Importance of safety & security. b. Two big tourism industry topics are dominating the Seychelles tourism circle. c. Africa is home to only one fully fledged democracy. […]
#BrusselsAirlines upgrades travel options to and from #Africa
FLEXIBILITY AT THE CENTRE OF SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS BY BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 14th January 2019) As from today, Brussels Airlines increases its flexibility with new travel options on its routes to and from Africa. The new offer contains for the first time a one-bag fare, which is the cheapest choice for the price-conscious passengers who are […]
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
#UgandaWildlifeAuthority supports disaster victims
UWA GIVES RELIEF AID TO VICTIMS OF FLASHFLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN BUDUDA DISTRICT (Posted 14th January 2019) The Uganda Wildlife Authority last weekend delivered relief items worth Uganda Shillings 10 Million to the people who were affected by flash floods and landslides in Bududa District. The items that included maize flour, beans, sugar, rice, hoes, […]
#Uganda Immigration upgrades Entebbe Airport services
GEMALTO CHOSEN TO PROVIDE NEW IMMIGRATION EQUIPMENT AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 14th January 2019) Self-service eKiosks will deliver a safer and speedier experience for passengers in Uganda New Border Management System (BMS) & e-Immigration solution builds on Gemalto’s (www.Gemalto.com) successful Visa Management System (VMS); Self-service eKiosks will deliver a safer and speedier experience for […]
#BrusselsAirlines to switch Moscow airports
COME JUNE COME SHEREMETYEVO (Posted 14th January 2019) Brussels Airlines, serving Moscow’s Domodedevo Airport since 2004, has confirmed that they will switch to Sheremetyevo as of 02nd of June this year. The Belgian national airline presently operates four flights a week to Moscow while Aeroflot flies three times a day between Sheremetyevo and […]
#Atta clarifies on Yellow Fever Inocculation Risks
Atta Medical Update: Yellow Fever Dear ATC Readers, Recent news reports have raised concerns about yellow fever vaccine safety. It is important to understand the risks and benefits. For decades, yellow fever vaccine was considered to be extremely safe. More recently, however, we have become aware of a low rate of serious adverse effects […]
#IATA Training in 2019
Airline Management Training Courses Locations Dates Airport Slots and Coordination Madrid, Spain 16 – 18 Jan Network, Fleet and Schedule Planning Geneva, Switzerland 21 – 25 Jan Courses Locations Dates Airline Business Foundations Amsterdam, Netherlands 04 – 08 Feb Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies – Virtual Simulation Program London, United Kingdom 11 – 15 […]
AVIAssist remains active in 2019
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER We are closing registrations soon for our series of upcoming courses in partnership with and directly before the Aviation Africa 2019 conference & trade show in Kigali, Rwanda. A course ticket covers your training course on the 25th – 26th February and includes a free ticket to access the Aviation Africa […]
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
Setback for #KenyaAirways as Sudan rejects overflight rights for Tel Aviv service
#SUDAN DENIES KENYA AIRWAYS PERMISSION TO FLY TO TEL AVIV THROUGH THEIR AIRSPACE (Posted 11th January 2018) Information has come to light that the Republic of the Sudan has turned down a request by Kenya Airways to fly to Tel Aviv through their airspace. This stand appears to be in line with decisions taken by […]
#Proflight #Zambia suspends Kasama route – for now
RUNWAY CONDITION AT KASAMA AIRPORT PREVENTS PROFLIGHT FROM USING LARGER PLANE (Posted 11th January 2019) Failure by relevant authorities to improve the runway condition at Kasama airport – the tarmacking of the facility was due to be completed by the end of 2018 – has now led to Proflight, Zambia’s largest airline, suspending services from […]
#Nigeria’s #CalabarCarnival defies financial woes
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond I splurged on an 8-day, $3,000 trip to Nigeria for myself over the holidays, and it was worth every penny Air Peace launches direct flights to Banjul, increases Accra service Onyishi, from bus conductor to transport mogul The 21 destinations Best Travel Destinations for 2019 Internet Has […]
#UgandaTourism gets new CEO
LILLY AJAROVA APPOINTED AS NEW TOURISM BOARD CEO (Posted 10th January 2019) Information has come to light in the evening that Uganda’s Minister of State for Tourism Godrey Kiwanda Ssubi, has appointed Ms. Lilly Ajarova, until now the long serving CEO of Ngama Island and the Chimpanzee Trust, as the new CEO of the Uganda […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 10th January 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#AirTanzania’s new #Airbus completes first leg of ferry flight home
TWO MORE FLIGHTS BEFORE THE HOMECOMING FOR AIR TANZANIA’S NEW AIRBUS A223 (Posted 10th January 2019) After covering a distance of 2.655 nautical miles has Air Tanzania’s second Airbus, now registered as 5H-TCI, landed on the Portuguese island of Santa Maria in the early hours of the morning. Flying at a maximum altitude of 39.000 […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 provides further updates
Take a look at the confirmed airlines at AviaDev 2019 AviaDev, Africa’s premier forum dedicated to air service development will take place between 24-26 April. The event aims to connect airports, airlines and tourism authorities with a view to creating Africa’s future air routes. Ahead of the event, all attendees will be able to identify […]
The Livingstone bi-Weekly – First edition of 2019
TOURISM NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND – BY GILL STADEN (Posted 10th January 2019) Inside Dog Registration on again in Livingstone No golf course in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park Illegal ntemba removed in Lusaka Katunda-Lukulu Road in Western Province Water Projects for Western Province New Three-Way Bridge planned for Zim, Zam and Moz at Luangwa Photos […]
#VipingoRidge set to host international Pro-Am Tournament
#EASTAFRICA’S ONLY #PGA COURSE HOSTS MAJOR PRO AM TOURNAMENT AT THE START OF FEBRUARY (Posted 10th January 2019) According to Mike Round-Turner, General Manager of the Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort, has the company been fortunate to attract twelve members from the Ladies European Tour to practise at the PGA Baobab Course on their way from […]
#IATA reports only moderate growth for November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2% compared to November 2017, a slight deceleration from 6.3% growth in October. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.8% over the year-ago period, and load factor dipped 0.4 percentage […]
#Zambia Tourism News from #Kafunta Safaris
Dear all! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We wish you a fantastic year ahead, good health, fun trips and inspiring friendships. And plenty more! We closed Kafunta River Lodge on January 5th, after saying goodbye to 2018 with a full lodge. Traditionally we like to keep things low key over the celebrations, except for the famous Luangwa […]
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
Lets Go Travel in Kenya rebrands
LETS GO TRAVEL PUTS ‘LETS GO‘ FIRST (Posted 09th January 2019) Uniglobe Lets Go Travel have now re-branded to Lets Go Travel Uniglobe, emphasizing on one of Kenya’s best known travel brands by putting it first! The 4 time Eco Warrior Award winning company is now fully focusing on promoting sustainable travel and tourism products […]
#CoastalAviation informs about the temporary closure of the Saadani airfield
Dear ATCNews Readers, We would like to inform you that Saadani airstrip in Tanzania it has been closed by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority from 6th January till 6th February 2019 due to the maintenance of the airfield. The destination has been already restricted from sale during the above dates and existing bookings are being […]
#IATA confirms flat cargo demand in November 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), was flat (0%) in November 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was the slowest rate of growth recorded since March 2016, following 31 consecutive months of year-on-year increases. Freight […]
