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ANA Holdings finalises order for 27 A321neo and A321XLR aircraft

  (Posted 17th June 2025)     ANA Holdings (ANAHD) has finalised an agreement by signing a firm order with Airbus for 24 single-aisle A321neo and three A321XLR. The order was announced at the Paris Air Show 2025 during a signing ceremony with Koji Shibata, Representative Director, President and CEO of ANAHD, and Benoît de […]

LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 A220s

  (Posted 17th June 2025)     LOT Polish Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s, marking the first time Poland’s national carrier has selected Airbus aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation. The agreement which could foresee a future increase to 84 A220 aircraft was announced at […]

Riyadh Air places firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

  (Posted 17th June 2025)       Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air Show, with the ceremony attended by H.E Yasir Al-Rumayyan, The Governor of […]

Visa issues when checking in for a flight – important information for travellers

  (Posted 17th June 2025)     Denied Entry: Visa Type Not Matching the Purpose of Travel Airlines play a vital role in facilitating international travel in today’s globalized travel environment, whether for leisure, business, education, or family reunions. Visa mismatches, however, remain a recurring problem that disrupts flight operations and puts airlines at risk […]

AviLease orders Airbus A320Neo and A350F aircraft

  (Posted 16th June 2025) AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement which also foresees a future increase to 22 A350F freighters and 55 A320neo Family aircraft was signed at  the 2025 Paris Airshow. […]

Kenya: Two arresred with elephant tusks in Bungoma

  (Posted 16th June 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     CHRISTABEL ADHIAMBO, The Star (Kenya) June 15, 2025   The police officers from Cheptais Police Station, in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers from Kitale, acted on intelligence and apprehended the suspects at Cheptais Kipsis Junction. “The suspects were intercepted while […]

Kenya Air Force training aircraft crashes in coastal county of Kwale

  (Posted 15th June 2025)     A Kenya Air Force Grob G-120A-K training aircraft yesterday crashed in Ndavaya, Kinango, Kwale county, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft registration was given as KAF-718 with MSN: 85061. The Kenya Air Force issued the following statement: “Earlier today, 14th June 2025, a Kenya Air Force Grob […]

TCT Statement on the 2025/26 National Budget Allocation for the Tourism and Conservation Sector

  (Posted 15th June 2025)   The Tourism Confederation of Tanzania (TCT), the umbrella body representing private sector investments across the entire tourism value chain, expresses deep shock and disappointment at the significant budget cuts proposed in the 2025/26 National Budget Speech delivered by the Honorable Minister of Finance. Tourism remains Tanzania’s leading foreign exchange […]

Middle Eastern Airlines forced to cancel, postpone and reroute flights

  (Posted 14th June 2025)   Airlines in the middle East, from Kuwait over Bahrain, Qatar, the entire UAE and Oman – among others including European carriers – have taken steps to protect their operations and passengers in view of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The ongoing exchange of missiles and drones, but […]

Seychelles Anglican Church gets its 2nd Seychellois Bishop

  (Posted 15th June 20250   Reverend Elizabeth (left) seen here with Archbishop Rateloson after he had been nominated as the new Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Seychelles (Photo: Patrick Joubert)   Lalyans Nouvo Sesel warmly congratulates Per Danny Elizabeth on his election as the fifth Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Seychelles. Your […]

Meet the recipient of AviaDev Africa’s Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award 2025

  (Posted 14th June 2025)     The 2025 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award was yesterday presented to Mr. Mesfin during the grand AviaDev Africa 2025 ceremony that gathered over 500 high profile delegates from across Africa and beyond in Zanzibar. This distinguished recognition celebrates Mr. Mesfin’s years of exceptional contribution, and continuing impact […]

Innovative tools to curb jumbo invasions just half the solution

  (Posted 14th June 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   The Guardian, IPP Media, (Tanzania) June 13, 2025 WILDLIFE managers and an array of researchers have for a while now been studying innovative ways of halting animal incursions into farmland or villages, with the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) seeking out specialised equipment […]

Mauritius tourism and hospitality industry to showcase growth and investment opportunities at the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum

  (Posted 14th June 2025)   Mauritius is increasingly recognized as a leader in sustainable tourism, driven by government initiatives, industry commitment to eco-friendly practices, and real estate developments     As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s […]

TravelComments.com – Durban beach & pool update: Latest openings and closures (12 June 2025)!

  (Posted 13th June 2025)     Durban in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, renowned for its stunning coastline, offers a variety of beaches catering to both locals and tourists. As of 12 June 2025, the eThekwini Municipality, which includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns, has provided an update on the status of its beaches and swimming pools, ensuring visitors are informed about […]

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AT THE 7TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT HAS CLOSED.

  (Posted 13th June 2025)     Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by clicking here The Summit will also be streamed on various social media platforms, […]

Rolls-Royce launches Durability Enhancement Package that will double Trent 1000 Time-on-Wing

  (Posted 12th June 2025)   Rolls Royce today launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages, that will more than double the duration Trent 1000 engines remain in service before needing scheduled maintenance. This marks an important milestone on Rolls-Royce’s transformation programme into a high performing, competitive, resilient and growing business. Increasing ‘Time on […]

Elephants in Gabon: Conservation Efforts Turn Sour as Villagers Battle Crop Destruction

  (Posted 12th June 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Ashley Morgan, Decatur Metro, June 11, 2025 In Gabon, the forest elephant, a species at risk of extinction, benefits from exemplary conservation efforts. However, due to deforestation, these elephants increasingly encroach on villages and farms, becoming a significant nuisance. With his machete, Jean-Baptiste […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

  (Posted 12th June 2025)     CCA IN THE NEWS High Expectations as World Leaders Set for U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Angola This Day From June 22 to 25, 2025, the Corporate Council on Africa, the leading United States  business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa will meet in Luanda, Angola, […]

High-profile wildlife trafficking case tests Malawi’s conservation commitment

  (Posted 12th June 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Madalitso Wills Kateta, Mongabay (USA), June 10, 2025 LILONGWE — In 2021, Malawian authorities found Lin Yunhua and 14 other members of an international trafficking syndicate in possession of pangolin scales, rhino horns, and elephant and hippo ivory. Lin, a Chinese national, was […]

IATA: Join the World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong

  (Posted 12th June 2025)     Over 500 professionals from the aviation, sustainability, technology, trade, and finance sectors, along with policymakers and other key stakeholders, will gather in Hong Kong from 21-22 October for the 3rd edition of our World Sustainability Symposium (WSS). This influential event aims to unite leaders from across the industry value chain […]

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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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