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AfCFTA STRENTHENS PARTNERHIP FOR AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM (ATLF) & AWARDS 2024.

  (Posted 27th July 2024)   The Africa Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) has strengthened its partnership for Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards 2024 (www.tourismleadershipforum.africa) by making the AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives and Cultural Industries a permanent feature on ATLF’s programme. Scheduled for 03 to 06 September 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, ATLF […]

WSTHA 2024 voting – 1 week to go!

  (Posted 27th July 2024)       WSTHA 2024 voting – 1 week to go Voting for World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) is entering the final week, and closes on 2 August. If you have yet to cast your vote, you still have time to choose the individuals and organisations that are making an […]

Aviacargo Conference 4th CHINET postponed to 22nd August in Lagos

  (Posted 27th July 2024)   The organizers of the 4th Aviacargo Conference, the premier cargo conference in West Africa, regret to announce the postponement of the event initially scheduled to hold on August 1st, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Due to prevailing circumstances in the country, the conference has been rescheduled […]

ALAIN ST.ANGE HEADS TO LONDON FOR AN EXCLUSIVE TOURISM GATHERING

  (Posted 27th July 2024)   The Seychellois Tourism Consultant, Alain St.Ange, heads to the UK early next week where he has been invited to be a Guest Speaker at an exclusive Tourism Gathering at the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Alain St.Ange, who was recognised earlier this […]

Registration Open: AFRAA 56 Annual General Assembly, 17 – 19 November 2024 – Cairo, Egypt

  (Posted 27th July 2024)     Registration Now Open!   Register for the 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) hosted by EgyptAir scheduled to take place from 17 – 19 November 2024 at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt under the high patronage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of Egypt. The event is expected […]

#flynas signs agreement for additional 90 Airbus aircraft

  (Posted 26th July 2024)   75 A320neo Family aircraft and 15 A330neo boost Airbus’ orderbook  flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900. This strategic agreement will expand the airline’s capacity, range and enhance its overall fleet capabilities. Signed […]

#Zambia Tourism News updates

  (Posted 26th July 2024)   Rare Kafue lechwe released | Top award for SLNP lodge | New Procharter flights     New Direct Flights to Kafue­ Procharter is offering a thrice weekly service to Kafue National Park until 31st of October 2024 to offer visitors a seamless transfer from Lusaka over high season. FIND […]

Abra Group signs MoU for five A350-900s

  (Posted 26th July 2024)     Abra Group, the majority investor of Avianca and Gol, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for five A350-900s to further expand its international long-haul operations and increase capacity. This is in line with the Group’s strategic plans to offer millions of passengers greater connectivity to new destinations […]

9th Rodrigues Kitesurf Festival officially launched this morning

  (Posted 25th July 2024)   “Be Smart, Go green”, Jean Christ Speville, President of the Rodrigues Kitesurfing Association (RKA) and initiator of the Festival, earlier today launched the 9th Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival.. The Tourism Commissioner, Jean Alain Wong So and the chief commissioner of the Regional Assembly, Franceau Grandcourt stressed the importance of […]

#Eritrea shows renewed hostility against Ethiopia as flight ban looms

  (Posted 25th July 2024)     Eritrea’s Civil Aviation Authority has given notice to Ethiopian Airlines, that effective 30th of September flights between Addis Ababa and Asmara will be halted. While this seems a longer notice period it is nevertheless raising a multitude of questions as to why the Eritrean aviation authority has come […]

The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 15 – Now available for ATCNews readers

  (Posted 25th July 2024)   Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Author of Diary of a Muzungu   Ep. 15 Grunting with the gorilla gardeners. In conversation with Ian Redmond OBE   In this week’s episode, renowned conservationist (and personal conservation hero) Ian Redmond OBE discusses the interconnectedness of life – from the elephant, gorilla, and […]

Berniq Airways orders six A320neo

  (Posted 25th July 2024)     Berniq Airways, a Libyan airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A320neo Family aircraft. The airline already operates six A320s and intends to further develop its regional and international routes with the additional A320neo Family aircraft. Waseem Ezzway, Chairman of Berniq Airways said, “We are […]

The Exacting, Rewarding Science Behind Magnificent Food in the Skies

  (Posted 25th July 2024)     If you’ve flown much, you’ll know that the dining options you are offered, once the seatbelt lights are turned off, can differ vastly in variety and quality. While many travellers are happy with standard snacks when it comes to short-haul flights, the promise of high-quality food is a […]

Air Tanzania to get additional Q400

  (Posted 25th July 2025)   De Havilland of Canada confirmed earlier this week at the Farnborough Air Show that the Tanzanian government has signed a purchase agreement for a refurbished DHC Q400 aircraft, said to be added to the Air Tanzania fleet. Official ‘purchaser’ is the Tanzanian government’s legal body Tanzania Government Flight, which […]

Airbus to boost sustainable aviation fuel production through investment in LanzaJet

  (Posted 25th July 2024)   Airbus is investing in LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and producer, in line with its ambition to act as a catalyst for the global development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).     This investment will support the development of the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) pathway, an important step required […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

  (Posted 25th July 2024)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines receives international award for actions carried out during the Covid-19 period Aerofalp  The work carried out by Ethiopian Airlines teams during the COVID-19 pandemic was recognized by the Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First Post-COVID International Conference, held in Toronto, […]

Discover the Wonders of Africa at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025!

  (Posted 24th July 2024)   Discover the Wonders of Africa at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025! Join us at the Africa Tourism Fair 2025, an eagerly anticipated event in the tourism world, reopening its doors in beautiful Egypt this year! Taking place in the stunning location of Sharm El Sheikh, this prestigious fair aims […]

ASKY’ Founder and Chairman Honored at The African Union’s BOMA of Africa 2024

  (Posted 24th July 2024)     ASKY is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Gervais Koffi Gbondjide DJONDO, has been honored with a prestigious award at the 2024 BOMA Africa Awards held in Accra, Ghana on July 20th, 2024. The award recognizes Mr DJONDO’s “indomitable spirit, […]

Japan Airlines finalises order for A350-900s and A321neo aircraft

  (Posted 24th July 2024)     Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 widebody aircraft and 11 single-aisle A321neo, finalising a commitment announced earlier this year. The order was announced at the Farnborough Air Show 2024 during a signing ceremony with Yukio Nakagawa, Executive Officer and Senior Vice […]

Unveiling The #ATLF2024 Agenda

  (Posted 24th July 2024)     Join Us At The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024   Register Now   Theme: Charting A New Path Forward For Antra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments   Unveiling the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum […]

Rodrigues Islands ready for the 25th Creole Festival from December 1st to 8th

  (Posted 24th July 2024)     The dates of the 25th edition of the Creole Festival in Rodrigues have been announced. The island will celebrate from December 1st to 8th this year. It’s the Regatta Festival at Mourouk Beach that will set the tone for the annual meeting. La fwar Artistik & Restoran Kreol […]

#RIKF2024 – Community involvement shows

  (Posted 23rd July 2024)   Sixteen students from Polytechniques Mauritius – Rodrigues, create a mural under the theme: Be Smart, Go Green, as part of the 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival 2024 in Mourouk. In Mourouk, a peaceful fishing village in the south of Rodrigues Island, this Sunday, July 21, 2024 […]

Virgin Atlantic orders seven additional A330neo aircraft to continue fleet transformation

  (Posted 23rd July 2024)     Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s commitment for the A330neo to 19 aircraft in total, providing improved economics. The order was announced during the Farnborough Airshow onboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named […]

Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2024 Highlights

  (Posted 23rd July 2024)     In the past week, a major continental convention took place in Libreville, Gabon, bringing together key aviation stakeholders. Meanwhile, the world experienced the largest IT outage in history, severely impacting airline operations globally. Namibia released its 2023 Tourist Report, highlighting significant growth in arrivals. Tanzania renewed its Bilateral […]

Ethiopian Airlines rebukes allegations

  (Posted 23rd July 2024)   Official Statement Regarding Recent Video Circulation Ethiopian Airlines has watched the circulation of a viral video on various social media platforms depicting a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 19th, from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. We took the necessary time to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring […]

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The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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