Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 8 June […]
Xiamen Airlines to Host 83rd IATA AGM
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Xiamen Airlines will host the 83rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027. “We are excited to bring the 83rd IATA AGM to China, hosted by […]
Middle East Disruptions and High Fuel Prices Halve Airline Industry Profitability
(Posted 08th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices. The regional landscape, however, is highly differentiated. At the geographic center of the Middle East war, […]
Aero Trail Africa News Update Week 20
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd. and Mr. Alex Koech Week 20 of the AeroTrail Africa Aviation Trails captures major developments shaping AFRICA’s rapidly evolving aviation industry, led by KENYA’s hosting of the 7th EAC Civil Aviation Safety & Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) Aviation Symposium focused on green […]
IATA Launches Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
(Posted 07th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, regrouping stakeholders across the CORSIA ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) by spring 2027. The Alliance seeks to: Pool the participating organizations’ resources and target bottlenecks […]
Register Now for ICAO Training Competency Development Courses
(Posted 07th June 2026) Training Instructors Course ICAO’s Instructor Competency-Based Training course equips instructors with the skills needed to deliver effective training in classroom environments, in accordance with the ICAO Adapted Instructor Competency Model. Next session 22 – 26 Jun 2026 | Johannesburg Learn more | View sessions Training Developers Course […]
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
(Posted 07th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion. “It looks to be another disappointing year […]
UAE suspends Visa and travel from Ebola affected countries
(Posted 06th June 2026) As of 13.00 hrs / 1 pm today UAE time have the United Arab Emirat4es stopped, with immediate effect, the issuance of Visa to citizens and residents of countries presently subjected to an Ebola outbreak. This includes Congo DR, South Sudan and notable Uganda. The implications are stark […]
States seek accelerated decarbonization of air transport
(Posted 06th June 2026) ICAO Climate Aviation Week highlights stronger international cooperation and new initiatives towards net-zero carbon emissions Strengthened international cooperation will accelerate the decarbonization of air transport, including through a new capacity-building programme announced at ICAO Aviation Climate Week in Montréal today, in support of the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero […]
Finding the Human Heartbeat in a Digital World: Elevating Brands from the Inside Out
(Posted 06th June 2026) Courtesy of Wanjiku Gitonga There is a subtle art to standing out in a crowded digital room. Today, anyone can post a picture or schedule a tweet, but very few know how to make an audience truly stop, feel, and connect. For over a decade, I have lived […]
Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM
(Posted 06th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026. The last AGM to be held in South America was in 1999, […]
ICAO Aviation Climate Week wraps up with focus on carbon neutral growth
(Posted 06th June 2026) ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is essential to achieving aviation’s carbon-neutral growth goal. The third and final day of ICAO Aviation Climate Week focused on how to strengthen CORSIA’s contributions to this priority. ICAO Member States shared examples of successful implementation to show how […]
New Atlas Maps Wildlife Movement Corridors Across Northern Tanzania
(Posted 05th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tanzania Insights (Tanzania), June 3, 2026 A groundbreaking new atlas documenting wildlife movement corridors across Northern Tanzania has been unveiled, offering crucial insights into how animals navigate one of Africa’s most ecologically significant landscapes. The comprehensive mapping project aims to support conservation efforts and […]
Man sentenced to five years for possession of elephant tusks
(Posted 05th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Lucy Mumbi, Eastleigh Voice (Kenya), June 3, 2026 A man found guilty of illegally possessing elephant tusks in Tana River County has been sentenced to five years in prison or an alternative fine of Sh3 million, after a court upheld prosecution evidence linking him […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio recognised across the world’s most influential travel awards
(Posted 05th June 2026) 2026 awards celebrate IHG’s Regent, Six Senses, Kimpton and InterContinental brands Each year, top travel editors and experts come together to hand pick hospitality’s best examples of excellence. Serving readers with a guiding light of where to go next, these hotly contested shortlists celebrate best-in-class demonstrations of […]
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP significantly outperforms on in-service fuel savings
(Posted 05th June 2026) Rolls-Royce is celebrating a major milestone for its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine, which has delivered almost double the baseline of anticipated fuel savings during its first year in service. Enabled by the ongoing transformation of Rolls-Royce, the first Trent XWB-84 EP entered service in May 2025 as […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuels in focus at ICAO Aviation Climate Week
(Posted 05th June 2026) The second day of in-depth discussions at ICAO Aviation Climate Week revealed how rapid transformations are driving the scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other aviation cleaner energies. They also explored the challenges in reaching the necessary levels of production and deployment. Panellists […]
RODRIGUES KITE FESTIVAL – 2026
(Posted 05th June 2026) C Pictures and article courtesy of Mr. Joey Nicles Ride the Wind: Rodrigues Unveils a New International Kite and Wingfoil Festival From 92nd to 05th of July 2026, Rodrigues Island is set to write a new chapter in its sporting history with the inaugural […]
FASTJET ZIMBABWE APPOINTED OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER FOR ECONET VICTORIA FALLS MARATHON
(Posted 05th June 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe, the leading and award-winning Zimbabwean airline, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon. This year’s edition of the Victoria Falls Marathon will be held on the 5th of July 2026, with over 5 000 runners from more […]
GHA DISCOVERY WINS THREE PRESTIGIOUS FREDDIE AWARDS INCLUDING PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR IN MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA PACIFIC
(Posted 05th June 2026) Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has won three 2026 Freddie Awards. Representing a significant milestone, GHA DISCOVERY has graduated from its previous recognition as an emerging loyalty programme to being named Programme of the Year, underscoring its continued growth, innovation and strong member engagement worldwide. Reflecting its growing global influence and […]
Brussels Airlines adds Tanzania to their network
\ (Posted 04th June 2026) Brussels Airlines has now commenced flights from Belgium to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with nearly 250 passengers on board of the inaugural flight. The service connects Belgium directly to the East African country in around nine hours, eliminating the need for travellers to transit through other international hubs. With […]
African bush elephants: As the giants cross the road, life is at stake in Murchison Falls Park
(Posted 04th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Warom Okello, Monitor (Uganda), June 2, 2026 The Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach-Arua road cuts through Murchison Falls National Park, home to the giants — elephants. On both sides of the road lies dense bush where elephants and other animals have roamed for centuries. Read more (2 […]
New Elephant Strategy Gazetted To Guide Conservation In South Africa
(Posted 04th June 2026) Courtesy of /African Elephant News The Bulrushes (South Africa), June 2, 2026 Johannesburg — South Africa has gazetted the National Elephant Heritage Strategy, a landmark framework aimed at strengthening the conservation and management of African elephants across the country. The announcement of the gazetting was made by Forestry, Fisheries, […]
AFRICA DRONE SUMMIT. 24-26 JUNE 2026, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
(Posted 04th June 2026) We are delighted to update that the AFRICA DRONE SUMMIT 2026 will be returning to the frontier of technological innovation in Cape Town on the 24th until the 26th of June 2026. Drone industry stakeholders, national and international organisations and entities, private sector organisations, state and municipal authorities and commissions, […]
Ambitious first day for ICAO Aviation Climate Week
(Posted 04th June 2026) Speakers focus on solutions to air transport’s emissions mitigation With ICAO Aviation Climate Week officially opened today, proceedings focussed sharply on one key question: how can aviation deliver on its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and what must change to get there? The importance of cross-sector collaboration […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Advances Conversational AI Search Capabilities
(Posted 04th June 2026) Travel Discovery Made Easier Through App in ChatGPT and IHG Digital Channels As people rapidly turn to AI to plan trips – now used by more than half of U.S. travelers* – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is making it easier for them to find hotels and book their […]
South Africa’s Kruger National Park marks 100th anniversary
(Posted 03rd June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Global Times (China), June 1, 2026 South Africa’s Kruger National Park on Friday evening marked its 100th anniversary with a centenary celebration at Skukuza Rest Camp under the theme “Our Heritage, Our Future.” The event brought together more than 100 government officials, community representatives […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in July: Weather, wildlife & safari guide (2026 update)
(Posted 03rd June 2026) July is one of the best months of the year to visit Kruger National Park. Cool winter temperatures, virtually no rain, sparse vegetation, and excellent wildlife visibility combine to create prime safari conditions. Following the severe floods that affected parts of the park and surrounding Lowveld region in January […]
Air Tanzania announces plans to launch London flights in 2027
(Posted 03rd June 2026) The introduction of direct flights between London and Tanzania from 2027 is not just about aviation, it is about connectivity, tourism growth, trade expansion and positioning Tanzania more competitively on the global stage. Reports indicate that the route is expected to connect London directly to Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam […]
ICAO-IATA deepen cooperation on boosting sustainable aviation fuels
(Posted 03rd June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Close collaboration between industry and states, underpinned […]
