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#Airbus reports strong FY 2021 finish

(Posted 18th February 2022) Airbus reports excellent Full-Year (FY) 2021 results 611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021 Financials reflect strong operational performance group-wide Revenues € 52.1 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.9 billion; EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € 3.5 billion; Net cash € 7.6 billion Record net […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview419.147.645 Cases and 5.873.066 Deaths as of 17th February 2022 342.637.726 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.40 percent Note: Some African countries […]

Aerolink looks back at a decade of operations across Uganda

(Posted 17th February 2022)   It’s Been A Decade Already that Aerolink, a sister company of Air Kenya, opened shop in Uganda. As they celebrate AeroLink at 10 years, a lot of changes have come into play to ensure their clientele enjoy a great travel experience. Among the innovations is their new minimum passenger number […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia: Temporary road closures in the Kunene Region!

Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has informed the public that, due to the heavy rains that Namibia is experiencing countrywide, roads may be affected from flooding or wash-aways. The RA monitors all the affected roads; maintenance teams are on standby to ensure that damaged […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 17th February 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSFintech Startup Flutterwave Raises $250 Million at Over $3 Billion ValuationNigerian Investment Promotion CommissionAfrica-focused fintech firm Flutterwave said on Wednesday it had raised $250 million in its single-biggest funding round to date, valuing the startup at more than $3 billion, as it targets mergers and acquisitions, and […]

#AFRAA says: ‘Meet us in-person at the 10th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention, 08th to 10th of May 2022’

(Posted 16th February 2022) Compliments from AFRAA! Are you from any of the organizations mentioned below? Then the 10th Aviation Stakeholders Convention is where you need to be from 8th – 10th of May 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. • Airlines• Aviation training institutions• Aircraft manufacturers• Aviation recruitment agencies• Engine manufacturers• Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)• […]

#Zanzibar prepares for #Africa’s largest Art and Cultural Festival in May

(Posted 16th February 2022)  REGISTER HERE ACCOMMODATION & FLIGHTS GET IN TOUCH   AFRICA’S BIGGEST ART & CULTURAL FESTIVAL & BUSINESS EXPO   23rd – 29th of May 2022   REGISTER NOW   Come TRADE and NETWORK in Zanzibar while doing business as we continue to amplify Intra African Trade 300 – 400 Proudly Made in Africa  Exhibitors at Verde Hotel ZanzibarInternational  […]

#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news updates from across #Africa

(Posted 16th February 2022) MeetingsAfrica2022: Africa MICE Masterclass to get sector Ready for Recovery Some of the global and renowned Business Events and Tourism experts from Africa, UK Europe and the rest of the world will share their expertise on 28th of February at the 5th and 2022 Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass at […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview416.991.968 Cases and 5.860.879 Deaths as of 16th February 2022 339.921.660 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.40 percent Note: Some African countries […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe has re-opened all land borders!

The Government of Zimbabwe has re-opened all land borders with immediate effect on 15 February 2022 as the number of Covid-19 cases in the country continue to decline. According to the Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, all persons entering… READ MORE

#ATTA opens registration for OurAfrica.Travel 2022

(Posted 16th February 2022) OurAfrica.Travel is back again! With 6 official meeting days over a 2 week period OurAfrica.Travel will provide an opportunity to compliment the in person trade shows later on in the year with some affordable digital engagement. You will have time to both connect with old and new partners and to most importantly plan […]

#AFRAA and #AFCAC sign MoU

(Posted 15th February 2022) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU will reinforce the collaboration between AFRAA and AFCAC to facilitate the achievement of their shared objectives and enhance their effectiveness in serving the interests of their respective members. The MoU was […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview414.910.386 Cases and 5.848.771 Deaths as of 15th February 2022 337.018.068 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.40 percent Note: Some African countries […]

Kennedy Uduny today explains how best to respond to hotel reviews

(Posted 15th February 2022) If you provide a great guest experience, a 5-star review is likely your reward. Underwhelm a guest and you’ll have to suffer the consequences of a bad review, which may cost you future bookings. From the luxury resort to the neighbourhood bed and breakfast, hotels all have one thing in common: […]

Inflight fire causes LET410 to burn out at Bukavu / DR Congo

(Posted 15th February 2022) (Picture via Twitter, taken by @KivuNyota) A fire developed shortly after take off from Bukavu’s airport in the aircraft cabin, forcing the crew aboard the LET410 cargo flight to return to Bukavu. Earlier reports had suggested that the fire had broken out while taxiing for take off. The 2 man crew […]

5th & 2022 AFRICA MICE MASTERCLASS TO TAKE PLACE AT MEETINGS AFRICA 2022

(Posted 15th February 2022) Some of the global and renowned Business Events and Tourism experts from Africa, UK Europe and the rest of the world will share their expertise on 28th of February at the 5th and 2022 Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass at this year’s Meetings Africa. Among the 2022 faculty are Désirée […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview413.107.819 Cases and 5.837.742 Deaths as of 14th February 2022 333.851.606 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.41 percent Note: Some African countries […]

The Government of St. Helena and #Airlink confirm date for resumption of flights between Johannesburg and St. Helena

(Posted 14th February 2022) The scheduled Airlink service to the island of St. Helena will recommence on Saturday, 26th of March 2022, with fortnightly flights between Johannesburg and St Helena and the monthly inter-Island service with Ascension Island.  Additional inter-Island flights have been included during periods of peak demand. The Airlink flight schedule between March […]

#Radisson enters Madagascar with a big bang as three hotels open at the same time

(Posted 14th February 2022) Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Madagascar with the opening of three hotels Discover the pedestrian Haute-Ville, a quiet hilltop village famous for the architecture of its two-story brick homes, dating back to the 19th century Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) has announced its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview411.616.195 Cases and 5.831.549 Deaths as of 13th February 2022 331.815.691 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.41 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#AfricaTravelWeek reveals ‘LIFT’ as preferred airline partner for #WTMAfrica2022

(Posted 13th February 2022) South Africa’s newest airline, LIFT has joined forces with WTM Africa 2022, Africa’s premier business-to-business travel and tourism event, which takes place from 11th to 13th of April in the Host City of Cape Town. LIFT, which prides itself on offering unique levels of flexibility to its customers, will be flyingindustry […]

#AFRAA – Updates on the 2022 Aviation Stakeholders Convention

(Posted 13th February 2022) Dear Aviation Stakeholder, AFRAA and Kenya Airways are pleased to invite you to the 10th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention. The in-person event will be held at the  at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi – Kenya from 08 – 10 May 2022 under the theme, “Beyond the Crisis.” AFRAA stages the Aviation Stakeholders Convention every year with the aim […]

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

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