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Lemala Osonjoi Lodge Reimagines the Safari Model on the Ngorongoro Crater

  (Posted 17th July 2025)   The latest opening from Lemala Camps & Lodges is its most ambitious yet: a solar-powered, community-driven hideaway that pairs African-alpine design with rare access to the Ngorongoro Crater floor and new multi-day experiences     Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania – July 16, 2025 – Lemala Camps and Lodges officially unveils its […]

Qatar Airways to Restart Flights to Aleppo

  (Posted 17th July 2025)   Qatar Airways today announces the resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights from 1 September 2025. Qatar Airways operations to the city first began in 2011. The airline resumed flights to Damascus in early 2025, […]

CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution

  (Posted 17th July 2025)   CFS Aviation Group, a leading South African business aviation company, is pleased to announce a strategic evolution in its ownership and brand. Following unconditional approval from the South African Competition Commission, Parrot Aviation, the holding company of Federal Airlines (FedAir), has acquired the 50% stake previously held by Comair […]

ASTJET PARTNERS ELE-COLLECTION TO COMBAT PLASTIC WASTE IN VICTORIA FALLS

  (Posted 17th July 2025)   Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce an environmental preservation partnership with Ele-Collection, a pioneering plastic recovery initiative working to protect Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic and ecologically sensitive destinations. The partnership will see all plastic waste from Fastjet flights into Victoria Falls collected and handed over to […]

Africa – Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal

  (Posted 17th July 2025)   Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ND-GAIN index, Burkina Faso (162nd out of 182), Senegal (144th), and Côte d’Ivoire (134th) rank among the most vulnerable countries. They face a dangerous mix of low capacity to adapt and high exposure to climate hazards. This vulnerability shows […]

5 African countries get a new UNESCO World Heritage sites

  (Posted 16th July 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     Chinedu Okafor, Business Insider Africa, July 14, 2025 The 47th session of the UNESCO World Cultural Committee, which is now taking place from July 6 to July 16, 2025, has already brought much pride to the African continent, with numerous African monuments […]

Abu Dhabi joins Ethiopian Airlines network

  (Posted 16th July 2025)   Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and the best known airline brand in the Africa, is pleased to announce the launch of its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight marks a significant milestone in […]

TravelComments.com – Two Southern African sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List: Maputo National Park (Mozambique) & Mount Mulanje (Malawi)

  (Posted 16th July 2025)     During its 47th session in Paris, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has added two new sites in Southern Africa to the prestigious World Heritage List: Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape in Malawi. This recognition marks a significant milestone for both countries and underscores the region’s outstanding natural and cultural heritage…. READ MORE    

TravelComments.com – Airlink launches second daily flight between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay to boost connectivity and tourism!

    (Posted 15th July 2026)     South African regional carrier Airlink has expanded its route network with the introduction of a second daily flight between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. The additional service, which commenced on 04 July 2025, now offers travellers increased flexibility and improved connectivity between South Africa and Namibia’s west coast. The […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town ranked World’s Best in AirHelp Score 2025!

  (Posted 15th July 2025)     AirHelp, a travel tech company tackling flight disruptions, has just released its annual AirHelp Score 2025, ranking the world’s top-performing airports. The ranking evaluated 250 airports across 68 countries using a comprehensive methodology based on on-time performance (60%), customer service and airport experience (20%), and shop and restaurant ratings […]

TravelComments.com – Two male lions relocated to Addo Elephant National Park to strengthen genetic diversity!

  (Posted 15th July 2025)     South African National Parks (SANParks) has successfully introduced two male lions into Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The pair, estimated to be around seven years old, were relocated from the Twee Rivieren section of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and released into their new environment on 10 July 2025, following a period […]

Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 28, 2025

  (Posted 15th July 2025)   Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech     Introduction.   ACI World – Airports Council International has voiced strong opposition to a proposed international tax on premium air passengers, backed by countries including France, Kenya, and Barbados ahead of COP30. ACI argues the levy would undermine […]

Kenya Airways announces the return to service of one of three grounded B787’s

  (Posted 14th July 2025)   Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of three grounded B787’s – due to supply chain challenges in engine overhauls – will return to service on 22nd July 2025, i.e. in one week’s time. The remaining two grounded aircraft are due to return to service in September and December this […]

TravelComments.com – Cape Town named World’s Best City 2025!

  (Posted 14th July 2025)       Cape Town has once again claimed global recognition as it was officially named the Best City in the World by readers of The Telegraph in the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards. Known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and world-class hospitality, the South African city has long been a favourite among international […]

Burkina Faso takes bold steps to safeguard ivory stocks, combat wildlife crime

  (Posted 14th July 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Environews Nigeria (Nigeria), July 11, 2025 In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its commitment to elephant conservation and the fight against wildlife trafficking, with the formal validation at a two-day workshop in Ouagadougou of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for […]

Elephant boom in southern Africa sparks conservation wins – and human-wildlife tensions

  (Posted 14th July 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Gift Msipa, Modern Ghana (Ghana), July 2025 Southern Africa’s booming elephant population – now over 230,000 – marks a global conservation success, but it’s also fueling rising human-wildlife conflict across the region. Zimbabwe, at the center of this growth, is struggling to balance […]

African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA, June 2025

  (Posted 12th July 2025)   Africa’s aviation industry remains resilient, with sustained growth in passenger traffic and enhanced operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight […]

Airlink and Turkish Airlines ink code-share agreement

  (Posted 12th July 2025)     Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The agreement, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, was signed at a ceremony held at Airlink’s Head Office in Johannesburg, with the […]

TravelComments.com – ACSA: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg fully operational despite e-hailing driver protest!

  (Posted 11th July 2025)     Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that operations at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg are continuing without disruption. This follows a protest by e-hailing drivers on 10 July 2025, who temporarily halted services in response to the impounding of their vehicles and what they describe as an “unfair and overly […]

Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business on 1 January 2026

  (Posted 11th July 2025)   Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 01st of January 2026. Lars Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November 2025 to […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

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

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