What is the Future of Trusted Travel Identity?
(Posted 09th June 2026) Senior Leaders. Serious Conversations. Real Impact. Distinguished leaders from aviation, border management, and travel document authorities are coming together to explore the future of trusted-traveller identity. At the Twenty-First Symposium and Exhibition on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP), an interactive high-level panel: The future of travel […]
IATA Launches “Save a Life, Not a Bag” Passenger Safety Campaign
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation. Supported by aviation safety regulators including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the campaign reinforces […]
Brazil’s Opportunity to Be a SAF Powerhouse
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted Brazil’s opportunity to become a SAF powerhouse as its 82nd Annual General Meeting gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This would make Brazil a key player in air transport’s decarbonization, strengthen energy security, and grow Brazil’s economy. Key points to note […]
Winners of the 8th Edition of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced
(Posted 09th June 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Inspirational Role Model: Rania Alturki, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Saudia Group High Flyer: Fiona Omondi, Chief Strategy Officer, Tradewinds Aviation Services and Co-Founder, Women in Aviation International, Kenya Diversity & Inclusion Team: LATAM Airlines […]
Out now! Travels & Thrills magazine Vol 2, Issue 2 (May 2026)
(Posted 09th June 2026) Out now! Travels & Thrills magazine Vol 2, Issue 2 (May 2026) By More Cream Than Coffee ATCNews readers, courtesy of Mr. David Niyi, now have full access to the latest publication and can read the entire May edition here: https://www.calameo.com/books/0078466411651a0f800f2
New acquisition brings proven AI disruption recovery to airlines worldwide, reducing disruption costs by up to 30%
(Posted 09th June 2026) SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics, developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimization platform proven in airline operations. Airlines globally can now adopt the solution at scale, supported by SITA’s worldwide footprint. Airlines around the world will now have access to the most advanced and proven […]
Save the Date | ANW 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum (CNSS)
(Posted 08th June 2026) We are pleased to invite you to Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS), taking place from 12 to 15 October 2026 in Kotor, Montenegro, and hosted by the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA). Under the theme Global CNS Week: Advancing […]
Hungry elephants displaced by the climate crisis with farmers for food in Zambia: ‘They ate the maize the whole night’
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chali Mulenga, El País (Spain), June 6, 2026 Veronica Akabondo had worked from dawn to dusk for months on her farm in southern Zambia and was confident she would have a plentiful maize harvest. But one morning she woke up and found it all […]
Nigeria: Rescued orphaned elephant highlights conservation fight
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Africa News (France), June 7, 2026 As dawn breaks over Nigeria’s Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. “The baby elephant has to take two litres […]
Uganda’s Karuma-Pakwach Highway: How to avoid encounter with elephants
(Posted 08th June 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Warom Okello, Daily Monitor (Uganda), June 7, 2026 Day and night travel on the Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach highway can be smooth, but drivers must exercise caution while navigating Murchison Falls National Park. The 107-kilometer stretch from Karuma to Pakwach tempts motorists to speed, yet the […]
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 […]
