Dr. Alain St. Ange gets down to business at opening of #POATE2024
(Posted 23rd May 2024) Tourism Consultant Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles who has been working accross the African continent as well as the ASEAN Block met Freda Akullu, the Investment Manager for Tourism & Project Coordinator in Uganda for EU Tourism Grant Facility as both attended the Official Opening Ceremony. The event […]
Qatar Executive Welcomes the World’s First Gulfstream G700 Aircraft to Doha
(Posted 23rd May 2024) Qatar Executive (QE), the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has officially welcomed the delivery of two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft. Qatar Executive is the first carrier to offer the Gulfstream G700 to charter customers, […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Low volume seal access roads officially opened on Impalila Island!
(Posted 23rd May 2024) The Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has officially opened low volume seal access roads on Impalila Island in Namibia’s Zambezi Region on 16 May 2024. The newly constructed district roads… READ MORE
Hanna Atnafu returns to #EthiopianAirlines in senior position
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Hanna Atnafu has returned to Ethiopian Airlines and sent the following message via social media to her friends across the aviation industry: I am delighted to announce that I have rejoined Ethiopian Airlines as the Head of Group PR and Corporate Communication. This is a homecoming for me, […]
IHG – Driving a sustainable future: a Journey to Tomorrow
(Posted 22nd May 2024) IHG Hotels & Resorts calls for collaboration across the hospitality industry, as it reiterates commitment to doing business responsibly Responsible for one in 10 jobs and contributing more than $7.7 trillion to the world’s GDP, the travel and hospitality industry supports economies across the globe by helping local communities […]
Transforming Egypt’s Business Future: Harnessing Technology and Innovation for Unprecedented Growth
(Posted 22nd May 2024) GITEX AFRICA 2024, the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event, is returning to Marrakech, Morocco, from 29th to the 31st of May 2024. The super-connector event will convene some of the most innovative enterprises and start-ups from 130 countries while gathering the most influential government authorities, […]
#Seychelles’ Dr. Alain St. Ange pays courtesy call on ATCNews Publisher
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Tourism Consultant who is this week in Uganda for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) paid a courtesy call on the Founder and Publisher of ATC News this morning. The two have been friends for many Many years and have always followed […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Seven streets in Windhoek have been renamed!
(Posted 22nd May 2024) The City of Windhoek has recently renamed seven streets in Windhoek, Namibia, to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and Namibia. Several new streets were also named. According to the Namibian Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni,… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 22nd May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – TAZARA: Resumption of normal train operations!
(Posted 22nd May 2024) The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that the reopening of the mainline, which was temporarily closed on 01 April 2024 due to landslides and formation failures caused by heavy rains in the Mlimba–Makambako area of Tanzania. As a result, normal train operations will resume immediately, with passenger trains planned to […]
Tourism Invest Africa unveils first set of panelists for #ATHW2024
(Posted 22nd May 2024) We are excited to officially announce our 1st set of an outstanding array of thought leaders, innovators, industry specialists, and business luminaries who will impart valuable insights into the African business terrain, focusing on investment readiness at the African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-Ready Business Workshop #ATHW24, taking place on […]
New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Automatic aircraft taxiing and new pilot assistance features to be tested in innovative electric truck Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will […]
SITA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MATERNA IPS IN GAME-CHANGING MOVE FOR THE AIR TRAVEL INDUSTRY
(Posted 22nd May 2024) SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, today announced its acquisition of Materna IPS, leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines. The move will reshape the entire aviation industry, creating the world’s most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. It […]
TravelComments.com – OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg): Baggage handling system down at Terminal B!
(Posted 21st May 2024) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that passengers at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg are currently experiencing delays in baggage processing. The baggage handling system at the (domestic) Terminal B is currently down. Due to “network challenges”,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #Zambia: #ProflightZambia increases baggage allowance for domestic flights!
(Posted 21st May 2024) Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia has announced a revision to its baggage policy for domestic flights in Zambia, effective immediately. The new policy provides a… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 20, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 21st May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In week 20, significant conferences took place: the Aviation Stakeholders Convention in Addis Ababa, the East Africa Aviation Transport Forum in Zanzibar, and the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. Additionally, the US-Nigeria Open Skies agreement is nearing reality, […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 21st May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
UN says Sub-Saharan Africa is a hotbed of illicit trade
(Posted 21st May 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Pauline Kairu, The East African In the shadowy realm of wildlife trafficking, Sub-Saharan Africa emerges as a hotbed for illicit trade routes and clandestine operations fueling the multi-billion-dollar industry. Recent data contained in the World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 reveals […]
#BrusselsAirlines rules out the A330Neo for future growth
(Posted 20th May 2024) Environmental noise restrictions at the airline’s main hub at Brussels Airport are the likely reason that Brussels Airlines will not seek to buy, or lease, the Airbus A330Neo, while presently operating 10 Airbus A330-300 for their long haul flights to Africa and North America. The A330Neo’s noise footprint on […]
#Airbus announces 100+ aircraft order from the Saudia Group
(Posted 20th May 2024) The Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange enroute to Uganda
(Posted 20th May 2024) The Seychelles’ best known tourism personality and former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Minister will be in Uganda at the invitation of Minister Tom R. Butime, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities of Uganda and will be joining the African Tourism Board’s delegation traveling to Uganda for […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 20th May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Angola selects SITA for implementation of Advance Passenger Information and Name Record system at Luanda’s new airport
(Posted 19th May 2024) Angola’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has selected SITA’s advanced travel solutions business unit, to implement an Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) system for the country. API/PNR is a requirement of the United National International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under Annex 9 of the Chicago Convention, […]
#EthiopianAirlines inaugurates transformed Addis Ababa Domestic Terminal
(Posted 19th May 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline group, announced the inauguration of its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The 50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing its handling […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange set for a flying visit to Uganda
(Posted 18th May 2024) ATCNews learned that Dr. Alain St. Ange will be visiting Uganda as of early next week. He was named as a keynote speaker at Uganda’s tourism trade show where his expertise as a globally renowned tourism expert will no doubt be eagerly awaited. ATCNews wishes Alain, a long time […]
Kisoro Airfield – no end in sight as closure continues
(Posted 18th May 2024) The Uganda CAA, without any further comment or explanation, has once again extended the closure of the important Kisoro airfield, via a fresh NOTAM which reads as follows: Starting Thursday 16th May 15:00 PM to Friday 31st May at 15:00 PM Kisoro Runway 18/36 Closed. REF: AIP Uganda […]
African Parks announces the first translocation completed under Rhino Rewild
(Posted 17th May 2024) As many of you know, in September 2023 we purchased the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation which was facing financial collapse. In doing so, we had one clear intent: to rewild all 2000 rhino to well managed and secure areas, to establish or supplement strategic populations, and to […]
Invest Africa Gathers Global Leaders for 10th Edition of The Africa Debate
(Posted 17th May 2024) As part of The Africa Debate programme, Invest Africa will host a Morocco Investment Forum on 5th June in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the United Kingdom Invest Africa, a leading pan-African trade and investment platform, will convene the 10th annual Africa Debate […]
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge, Tanzania Re-Opens For The Season 01st of June
(Posted 17th May 2024) Located in the Wogakuria Hills of the Northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills offers an ideal setting to experience the famed Great Migration of wildebeest and other incomparable wildlife encounters. Lemala Camps & Lodges has announced the reopening of Kuria Hills Lodge on June 01st for the 2024 […]
GITEX AFRICA 2024 powers cross continental quest for an Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(Posted 17th May 2024) 70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa’s largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Africa’s meteoric rise as an emerging international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set […]
