#AviaDev2018 Conference White Paper now available
AVIADEV #AFRICA’S PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE (Posted 13th July 2018) Following the successful AviaDev Africa event in Cape Town are the organizers of the event now sharing the white paper highlighting the key findings from the conference. This release comes in addition to the previous publication of YouTube clips of the conference sessions and […]
Part of #Cairo international airport’s fuel depot on fire
MANY INJURED AS FUEL TANKS EXPLODE NEAR CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 13th July 2018) A massive explosion, heard across much of the city of Cairo, has occurred late yesterday evening at or near the international airport, where reportedly two tanks of a fuel depot were going up in flames. No official explanations were given at […]
#Nigeria and #Kenya leads Hotel Growth in #Africa
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. Nigerian students build airplanes at Mexico aviation factory Chinese tourists are heading to Africa to avoid the summer heat Ethiopian Airlines […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News Updates
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS ‘Workcation’ – buzzword or a new way to satisfy wanderlust? Millennial interest in a ‘workcation’ has lifted the concept to buzzword status rivalling bleisure. But, for now, it is too early to tell how much….. More It could get easier to travel in the US if the FAA is able to achieve its […]
#IATA shares the latest financial data of the global aviation trends
IATA’S LATEST FINANCIAL UPDATES ON THE AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 12th July 2018) Key points shared by the IATA Financial Monitor: The latest financial data from the industry show that airline profitability was strengthening in Q1 2018 compared to the same quarter a year ago, while cash flow generation in the industry also picked up. That […]
#IATA strengthens commitment to the #UN’s #SustainableDevelopmentGoals
IATA PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE UN’S SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA (Posted 12th July 2018) The International Air Transport Association announced that, as part of its strong support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it will introduce new pricing of most of its training courses to make them more accessible to developing nations. "Aviation […]
#TourismNews from #Zambia #Zimbabwe and beyond
THE #LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION IS OUT (Posted 12th July 2018) Here comes the latest edition of Gill Staden’s Livingstone bi-Weekly which ATCNews.org has permission to share with readers. Inside Mazabuka Road Traffic Cops Rules Row Zambia Schedule Conservation South Luangwa de-snaring Mural in Mfuwe Wild Ride through Kafue National Park Land for expansion in […]
Tunnel or no tunnel on #Mahe – that is now the question in the #Seychelles
TUNNEL OPTION BEING STUDIED ON SEYCHELLES’ MAIN ISLAND OF MAHE (Posted 12th July 2018) Traffic jams, even in what is generally thought to be the smallest capital city in the world, Victoria on the Seychelles’ main island of Mahe, have been a growing concern and become an annoyance for many, as the entry into the […]
New #PullmanHotel opening now expected in H1 of 2019
MORE BEDS FOR #NAIROBI AS PULLMAN AIMS FOR H1 2019 OPENING (Posted 12th July 2018) Nairobi’s second CBD, Westlands, is set to get yet more beds when during the first half of 2019 the Pullman Hotel is expected to open its doors with a whopping 340 rooms. The local investors, going by the cost of […]
#KwitaIzina2018 – Conservation is Life
#RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD KICKS OFF KWITA IZINA 2018 PREPARATIONS IN EARNEST (Posted 12th July 2018) The Rwanda Development Board yesterday revealed the Kwita Izina activity roadmap for 2018 during a press conference at Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Conservation is Life’. Kwita Izina, a uniquely Rwandan event, was […]
#Zimbabwe’s Civil Aviation Authority’s responds to questions
#AVIADEV2018 PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH ZIMBABWE’S CAA Q) Given the investment in the new Victoria Falls International Airport, is CAAZ satisfied with the take up of the new facility by international and domestic airlines? Are you planning additional investments in other airports such as Bulawayo, Kariba, Masvingo, Hwange, Buffalo Range or Charles Prince […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian to Resume Flights to Asmara Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has finalized preparations to resume daily flights to Asmara, Eritrea on 18 July 2018…Read more>> TOURISM TOURISM HORIZON SEEMS BRIGHT FOR […]
#Harare to #Bulawayo – #Fastjet officially confirms to have received route rights
BULAWAYO HERE WE COME … SAYS FASTJET (Posted 11th July 2018) Fastjet this afternoon officially confirmed what has been published here as breaking news a few weeks ago already, that the Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Authority has finally given the airline route rights to fly between the capital Harare and the country’s second city Bulawayo. This […]
Fly and Save – with #QatarAirways
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#MountainDispatches from #MountKenya – Updates on projects
Lively elephant family in the Ragati bamboo. Photo courtesy of the Bongo Surveillance Project. MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES APRIL TO JUNE 2018 Welcome to this quarterly edition of our newsletter about Mount Kenya Trust projects. Our teams have been battling storms, avoiding washed away roads and pushing into new territories to support Mount Kenya and it’s people. […]
#CoastalAviation moves from Peugeot House to the Slipway Complex
Dear ATC Readers, friends and partners, Coastal would like to inform you that as of July 1st2018 we have relocated our Dar-es-Salaam town office from Peugeot House in the city centre to our new location at The Slipway Complex, Msasani Peninsular, Masaki Area. Our new offices are located near the Waterfront, Shop no. 14 & […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News Update
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Travel is the ultimate job perk for young professionals Hilton Hotels & Resorts uncovers the shifting priorities of business travellers and kicks off initiative offering travel hacks for rising road warriors. In fact, 75….. More Tourism research and statistics reveal complex differing travel trends between German, British and French travellers For countries across […]
#AirSeychelles opts for CDB Aviation to lease an Airbus A320neo
AIRBUS A320NEO TO JOIN THE AIR SEYCHELLES FLEET ON A LEASE ARRANGEMENT (Posted 11th July 2018) CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of the China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, earlier today announced the signing of a lease agreement for one new Airbus A320neo aircraft with the national airline of […]
The latest news from the #TourismTattler
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 11 July 2018 HVS Launches THINC Africa 2018 continue reading Best Surfing Spots In Africa continue reading Canopy Tours Boom in Tsitsikamma continue reading Vaping Guide For Africa continue reading New Radisson Hotel for Ivory Coast continue reading Africa’s Longest Zipline Re-opens continue reading Understanding Timeshare continue reading Interview With Margi […]
#BrusselsAirlines phenomenal growth continues in June with 9.2 percent more passengers
CONTINUED UNINTERRUPTED GROWTH FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 11th July 2018) Compared to the same period last year, Brussels Airlines welcomed 78,467 more passengers in the month of June, representing a growth of 9.2%. The Seat Load Factor increased by 2.2 percentage points to a total of 81.8%. Brussels Airlines registered the strongest passenger growth on […]
#Hongkong customs officials seize more #bloodivory
#IVORY SEIZURE SHOWS CONTINUED #SMUGGLING EFFORTS INTO #CHINA (Posted 11th July 2018) News are emerging that Hong Kong customs officials, on cooperation with their mainland counterparts, seized 277 kilograms of ivory, following on an earlier seizure of 47 kilograms which led to the arrest of several individuals at the time. Following the latest seizure were […]
Harrison Njoroge joins Sun Africa Hotels as Regional Manager Coast
SUN AFRICA NYALI BEACH AND SUN AFRICA RESORT GET NEW GM AS HILLARY SIELE MOVES TO #UGANDA (Posted 10th July 2018) (Harrison Njoroge) Sun Africa Hotels has appointed Mr. Harrison Njoroge as General Manager of the Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel & Spa in addition to which he will also serve as Regional Manager Coast […]
Staying in a #Suite in #Nairobi – no longer forcing you to break the bank
LANDMARK SUITES IN WESTLANDS – ARGUABLY THE MOST AFFORDABLE SUITE ACCOMMODATION IN NAIROBI (Posted 10th July 2018) Frequent travelers, courtesy of the ever growing number of web platforms which allow to compare hotel tariffs and hotel facilities with the click of the mouse, have shown an increased savviness when it comes to extending the purchasing […]
#EthiopianAirlines confirms 17th July as launch date for #Asmara flights
#ADDISABABA TO #ASMARA FLIGHTS – SOONER THAN THOUGHT (Posted 10th July 2018) What two weeks ago was still mere speculation, raised here as one of the very first aviation news media, has faster than anyone could have ever expected become reality. https://atcnews.org/2018/06/27/addis-ababa-to-asmara-will-a-vision-turn-to-reality/ Effective 17th of July will Ethiopian Airlines resume daily flights between Addis Ababa […]
The Acacia Tree Lodge is now open
HOW THIS NEW HOTEL IN NAIROBI IS DOING GOOD FOR ITS COMMUNITY (Posted 10th July 2018) Source: TopHotelNews The Acacia Tree Lodge is a new hotel that is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and, strangely enough, its owner is from the United States, from Texas to be exact. Travel writers have described this hotel as “beautifully-decorated” […]
The Blue Swan Daily News Update
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Business travellers are putting themselves at risk by showing off on social media As part of its latest global International Travel Management Study, AirPlus found that business travellers are publicly revealing their locations on social while travelling, putting….. More Siberian Corridor access continues to elude low cost long haul giant Norwegian Air Norwegian’s […]
#IATA’s De Juniac addresses ECAC Plenary Session
EUROPEAN CIVIL AVIATION CONFERENCE HEARS FROM THE IATA CHIEF WHAT AIRLINES EXPECT THE EU TO DO (Posted 10th July 2019) Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed the 36th Plenary of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) earlier today. Highlights of the speech include the following: Infrastructure De Juniac called on European policy-makers […]
#OneWorld news updates
oneworld and member airlines news Click on a headline below to view the full article. S7 signs for Amadeus Altea LATAM becomes seventh oneworld member to serve Boston Iberia’s June demand up 11.5 per cent, BA’s by 6.9 per cent Competitor and industry news Click on a headline below to view the full article. Star […]
#PoriniCamps’s impressions – by David Campbell
#SELENKAYCONSERVANCY – EXCELLENT GAME VIEWING AFTER THE LONG RAINS (Posted 09th July 2018) Porini Camps Re-open After the Rains Each year Porini Camps close for the annual rains between mid April and the end of May. For the past few weeks our teams have been working hard preparing the tents, camps and Conservancies ready to […]
#BrusselsAirlines’ new role within the #Eurowings Group of #Lufthansa
BRUSSELS AIRLINES RECOGNIZED AS COMPETENCE LEADER FOR EUROWINGS’ LONG HAUL FLIGHTS (Posted 09th July 2018) New setup for Eurowings Group Brussels Airlines set to become long-haul competence center of Eurowings Group Eurowings airline will be responsible for the short-haul business of the Eurowings Group Eurowings Group CEO Thorsten Dirks: “New strategic setup puts us at […]
