#EthiopianAirlines commits to a further 11 A350-900s
(Posted 16th November 2023) Ethiopian Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding for an additional eleven Airbus A350-900s to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet of 20 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 16th November 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Reserve Bank of Malawi Grants Flutterwave License To Process International Transactions Flutterwave Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced today that it has obtained official authorization to facilitate international remittances in Malawi. The International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license was granted on Thursday, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (November 2023 – March 2024)!
(Posted 16th November 2023) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period November 2023 to March 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is still in an El Niño state and according to the latest predictions is expected to… READ MORE
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(Posted 16th November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
New #Seychelles Book “Alain & Ginette St.Ange, Family Ties” traces ancestry as rarely seen before
(Posted 15th November 2023) The book “Alain & Ginette St.Ange, Family Ties” has gone to press and is set to be released in Seychelles in the coming couple of weeks. The book written by Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism & Culture Minister before becoming the island’s minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports […]
Air Mauritius signs MoU with Rolls Royce
(Posted 15th November 2023) Rolls-Royce has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a TotalCare maintenance agreement with Air Mauritius for six Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines that power three of their A350-900 aircraft. The agreement provides the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services […]
United’s Tech Innovations Help Travelers Save Time During Record-Setting Thanksgiving Travel Season
(Posted 15th November 2023) United operates trans-Atlantic services from Accra, Lagos, Johannesburg and Cape Town to its US hubs at Newark / New York and Washington D.C. United is gearing up for a record-setting Thanksgiving travel season, with more than 5.9 million people expected to fly the airline between Nov. 17-29. Knowing […]
European Air Fares Rising Slower than Inflation
(Posted 15th November 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that travelers in Europe are benefiting from air fares that are undercutting inflation, as the market continues its post-COVID recovery. Latest traffic figures show that European carriers sit just 3.6% down on the 2019 peak. Europeans are traveling despite the inflationary […]
#Uganda – More Adventure Tourism webinars coming up
(Posted 15th November 2023) The third Adventure Tourism Uganda webinar will take place this Friday, November 17th from 10am to 12 noon EAT. The topics will be Cultural Tourism – Sustainable Tourism – The Role of a Guide, a collaboration with social entrepreneur Theo Vos and tour guide Nankunda Adrine. To access this webinar on […]
CALLS FOR ENROLMENT FOR CORNELL UNIVERSITY’S EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
(Posted 15th November 2023) In partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), Cornell University (USA), has made available an exclusive offer and invitation to Women in executive leadership and women in leadership to enrol for Cornell University’s two and a half-month online Executive Women and Women in Leadership certificate programmes. Click here to download the enrolment […]
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Ethiopian orders 31 Boeing aircraft with options for 36 more
(Posted 15th November 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa and its longstanding partner Boeing today announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the […]
#EgyptAir announces order for 10 #Airbus A350-900s
(Posted 14th November 2023) EgyptAir customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide EGYPTAIR with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions, […]
FlyDubai signs 11 billion US Dollar order with Boeing as airline plans to go long haul
(Posted 14th November 2023) (Image of a Boeing B787 in FlyDubai livery) flydubai places USD 11 billion order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners The Dubai-based carrier places its first wide-body order for 30 Boeing 787-9s at the Dubai Airshow, diversifying its current fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft This is the fourth […]
Harmony in the Wilderness: A sustainable spotlight on Morukuru Family
(Posted 14th November 2023) Harmony in the Wilderness: A sustainable spotlight on Morukuru Family Sustainability has, and always will be, deeply rooted within the foundations of Morukuru Family. The inauguration of Morukuru Family in the Madikwe Game Reserve began with immediate support for nature conservation, building relationships with the […]
Rolls-Royce announces successful run of UltraFan technology demonstrator to maximum power
(Posted 14th November 2023) Rolls-Royce yesterday announced it has successfully run its UltraFan® technology demonstrator to maximum power at its facility in Derby, UK. The initial stage of the test was conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is an important milestone for the UltraFan demonstrator, which was successfully tested for the […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia has three new regional destinations on the cards for 2024!
(Posted 14th November 2023) The Managing Director of FlyNamibia, Andre Compion, announced in Jon Howell’s AviaDev Insight Africa podcast that FlyNamibia has three new regional destinations on the cards for 2024. According to Mr Compion, as from April 2024 the airline will be servicing… READ MORE
#IATA gives a #FlyNetZero update
(Posted 14th November 2023) WSS Summary Early October, IATA held the first World Sustainability Symposium with a focus on actions needed to achieve the aviation industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The WSS addressed key elements to help achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050: – Climate impact mitigation strategies […]
Qatar Airways Takes the Stage on the First Day of the Dubai Airshow 2023
(Posted 14th November 2023) On the first morning of Dubai Airshow 2023, Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, showcased a selection of its state-of-the-art aircraft in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al-Meer. The Dubai Airshow, running from 13-17 November, is one of the key air shows in […]
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#AirBaltic becomes largest Airbus A220 Operator in Europe
(Posted 13th November 2023) airBaltic will become the largest A220 customer in Europe after confirming an incremental order for an additional 30 A220-300s. This new order will take the airline’s total firm orderbook to 80 aircraft. Already operating a 44 strong fleet of A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220-300 operator in […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail closed until further notice!
(Posted 13th November 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bedrogfontein 4×4 trail in Addo Elephant National Park will be closed for a considerable period going forward. A section of the trail… READ MORE
Vickie Muyanga joins Westmont Hospitality Group as Commercial Director for Africa
(Posted 13th November 2023) Vickie Muyanga, long known to be the face of Radisson Hotels in Kenya and across Eastern and Southern Africa, has after 9 successful years with Radisson as Regional Director of Sales for Africa left the company to take up a new challenge as Commercial Director for Africa for […]
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park: Game capture operations to be conducted throughout this week!
(Posted 13th November 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that game capture operations will be conducted throughout the Karoo National Park this week. For safety reasons SANParks requests that guests please… READ MORE
Rolls-Royce successfully completes 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel test programme
(Posted 13th November 2023) Rolls-Royce today announces that it has successfully completed compatibility testing of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types. This fulfils a commitment, made in 2021, to demonstrate there are no engine technology barriers to the use of 100% SAF. A ground test on […]
#Airbus bags massive order from #TurkishAirlines
(Posted 13th November 2023) 250 A321neo 75 A350-900 15 A350-1000 5 A350F Cargo Turkish Airlines has confirmed an additional order – as shown above – for new Airbus aircraft, making it the largest order in the airline’s history. The 95 A350 family aircraft order comes on top of an earlier order of […]
#Brussels’ #Zaventem Airport set for better rail connection as new line sanctioned by governments
(Posted 13th November 2023) Belgium’s Flemish Region is currently preparing for the much awaited “Luchthaventram” or airport train line. The new line will be an extension of the existing tram lines on Avenue Léopold III, which will provide a rapid connection between Brussels North and Zaventem airport. In May and September 2023 […]
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#Airbus delivers first A321Neo to ITA Airways
(Posted 11th November 2023) ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation from Airbus’ Hamburg production facilities. This latest addition further consolidates ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy, which currently stands at 81 aircraft, and includes latest generation A220, A320neo, A330neo and A350 aircraft. ITA Airways’ […]
TravelComments.com – Angola: The new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) has been officially opened!
(Posted 11th November 2023) The President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, today officially inaugrated the long-delayed Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN). The new airport will gradually replace Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda as Angola’s main international airport. AIAAN, which was originally scheduled for completion in 2017, is located approximately… READ MORE
