Kenya Cannot Barricade Its Way to 5 Million Tourists.
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Mohammed Hersi Today, tourists bound for the Maasai Mara sat stranded on the roadside since 10am not because of weather, not because of wildlife, but because a community frustrated over an unrepaired road decided the fastest way to be heard was to block every […]
Tourism Is “Diplomacy Without a Negotiating Table,” Amb. Dr. St.Ange Tells Oxford Summit
(Posted 07th September 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange: Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange challenges the world to measure tourism by more than arrival numbers, calling it one of humanity’s largest and most underrated forms of exchange ‘What if the most powerful diplomacy of our time happens not in embassies or […]
Fastjet extends A320 lease until end of December
(Posted 07th September 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced an extension to the Airbus A320 operation within its Flying Programme, with the service now continuing through to the end of October 2026. The decision follows a sustained increase in demand since the introduction of A320 operations in early August. This announcement coincides with the […]
NBA star Yao Ming saw elephants and rhinos killed for ivory and horns; he later became a leading wildlife conservation campaigner in China
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of India (India), September 5, 2026 Yao Ming had spent years being watched by millions of people, but nothing in his basketball career prepared him for what he encountered in Africa. In August 2012, the former NBA star travelled through Kenya and South […]
Vietnam seizes 1.2 tons of ivory, plus big cat bones, hidden in timber shipment
(Posted 07th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Naina Rao, Mongabay (U.S.), September 3, 2026 Authorities in Vietnam have intercepted more than a ton of elephant ivory along with big-cat bones in a shipment from the Republic of Congo. Gia Lai provincial authorities announced that the haul of 1,193 kilograms (2,630 pounds) […]
Kenya claims to be visa-free? Well, not exactly as similar formalities now exist.
(Posted 07th September 2026) Kenya has moved to an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system for many visitors. That means travelers may no longer be applying for a traditional visa, but they still need to complete the required entry authorization before travel. A few key reminders: Visitors may need an approved eTA before the […]
IATA, CANSO and ACI launch joint runway safety initiative
(Posted 07th September 2026) Were you lucky enough to enjoy some time off over the past few weeks? If so, we hope you enjoyed your R&R! (Where did you fly to?) While you were away, you may have missed important aviation stories. Let’s get you caught up. Swipe through to see the […]
Mombasa – East Africa’s primary digital gateway
(Posted 07th September 2026) Kenya is the primary digital gateway for East Africa, relying heavily on submarine fiber-optic cables landing in Mombasa to power more than 95% of its international internet traffic. As the country experiences a massive boom in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and local data centers, the capacity and diversity […]
Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange to Keynote Oxford Global Diplomat Summit
(Posted 06th September 2026) Island tourism leader takes the stage at Oxford’s Lord Mayor’s Cabinet Office to argue that tourism is a bridge between nations Who is the island tourism personality now firmly established on the international “Speakers Circuit”? On September 7, Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles will answer that […]
Jim Justus Nyamu walks across America to save the elephants
(Posted 06th September 2026) Africa’s ‘Elephant Man’ Jim Justus Nyamu is planning for his next major walk, this time aiming to walk across America. Updates will follow soon with details how to support his latest walk and ATCNews will share information with readers just as soon as added details are available. For […]
How Book-and-Claim Enables Broader SAF Access
\9posted 06th September 2026) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to deliver around 65% of the emissions reductions needed by 2050 to achieve the airline industry’s net-zero goal. Despite its critical role, SAF supply remains constrained, concentrated in a few locations, and costs 2 to 5 times more than conventional aviation fuel (CAF). […]
UN General Assembly votes to recognize Africa’s true size on new world maps
(Posted 06th September 2026O The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is. By 164 votes to one, Member States on Friday endorsed a resolution promoting map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of continents […]
ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
(Posted 05th September 2026) Advancing Global Commitment to Inclusive and Universally Accessible Air Transport Join us at the Second Joint ICAO/ACI/IATA Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation, taking place 14-15 October 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The event will bring together aviation leaders, policymakers, accessibility advocates, service providers, and innovators to advance accessibility […]
TravelComments.com – CapeNature Access Week 2026: Free entry to 23 Western Cape Nature Reserves
(Posted 05th September 2026) Travellers visiting the Western Cape from 19th to 25th of September 2026 can take advantage of CapeNature’s 12th annual Access Week, with free day entry offered at 23 participating nature reserves across the province…. READ MORE
Africa’s Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand| Boeing
(Posted 05th September 2026) African airlines will need nearly 1,200 new airplanes; 75% will be single-aisle jets Aviation services demand will fuel the need for 75,000 new aviation professionals IntraAfrica and Africa–Middle East traffic will lead regional fleet growth and network expansion Africa’s young, increasingly urban population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure […]
New Destination: Nachingwea starts 14th of September
(Posted 05th September 2026)
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park closes all game viewing roads after heavy rain
(Posted 05th September 2026) Visitors to Karoo National Park should note that all game viewing roads have been temporarily closed following excessive overnight rain between 03 and 04 September 2026…. READ MORE
Proflight Zambia receives second new Jetstream 41
(Posted 05th September 2026) Proflight Zambia’s second BAE Jetstream 41 has landed in Lusaka, flown home by our very own crew. She followed the same route home as her sister aircraft, 9J PCM, tracing over 5,900 miles across multiple countries to get here. The Journey Home: Humberside, UK ? Jersey, Channel Islands […]
Airlink set to launch two new routes
(Posted 05th September 2026) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch three times weekly flights between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from 16 November 2026. Bookings are now open for flights on this first ever direct scheduled air service between the two cities. This new route will […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe partners with Zimbabwe Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality
(Posted 04th September 2026) Fastjet Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), have announced a partnership to promote the upcoming Sanganai Hlanganani Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo, reinforcing their shared commitment to growing tourism, strengthening air connectivity and showcasing Zimbabwe as a premier tourist destination. The partnership […]
Mount Kenya Trust issues urgent appeal for help
(Posted 04th September 2026) MOUNT KENYA IS BURNING. WE NEED YOUR HELP !!! A wildfire was detected at Kibiaranyeki on 1 September. Since then, teams from Mount Kenya Trust, KFS, KWS, Ntimaka CFA, Lewa, Rhino Ark and Rutundu have been fighting relentlessly to contain the flames. Coordination and aerial support have also […]
AVIATION AFRICA 2026 – less than a week to go
(Posted 04th September 2026) With just ONE WEEK TO GO, Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition is shaping up to be the biggest and busiest edition we have ever delivered. The response to Nairobi has been incredible. Airlines, operators, aviation authorities, government leaders and industry executives from across Africa and around the world […]
South Africa’s airlines are using contingency measures after an unplanned Natref refinery shutdown
(Posted 04th September 2026) Sasol said it would partially supply customers, while FlySafair and South African Airways increased contingency planning. ACSA said O.R. Tambo had five to six days of fuel stock and no immediate flight disruptions were expected. FlySafair said its flight schedule remained protected through contingency arrangements. Chief marketing officer Kirby […]
ANW – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Spectrum Symposium
(Posted 04th September 2026) I have the honour to invite you to participate in the ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS), taking place from 12 to 15 October 2026 in Kotor, Montenegro, generously hosted by the International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA). This event comes […]
TravelComments.com – Free Park Entry in North West: Park Mahala Week 2026 dates announced
(Posted 04th September 2026) South African citizens will be able to visit 13 provincial parks and nature reserves in South Africa’s North West Province free of charge during the Park Mahala Week 2026, which runs from 20 September to 27 October 2026…. READ MORE
Registrations for the 2026 Ecowarrior Awards Gala are now OPEN!
(Posted 04th September 2026) Join us as we celebrate the tourism stakeholders committed to excellence and responsible tourism through innovation. This year’s awards, themed “Honouring Innovations for Responsible Journeys,” take on even greater significance as they form part of Ecotourism Kenya’s 30th Anniversary celebrations. 16th October 2026 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Westlands We […]
AFRICA HAS 18% OF THE WORLD’S PEOPLE, SO WHY ONLY 2% OF GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC
(Posted 04th September 2026) Courtesy of Robert Belamine Mabidonga / LinkedIn This morning I decided to take time and look at Africa’s aviation performance, and one figure really caught my attention: Africa accounts for only about 2.1–2.2% of global air passenger traffic, despite being home to roughly 18% of the world’s […]
CADO SAF Registry Newsletter – September 2026 Ya
)Posted 04th September 2026) Welcome back after the northern hemisphere summer break. In this edition, we share three new papers, an update on SAF Registry interoperability, and the results of pilots exploring how registries can support regulatory claims. You will also find opportunities to meet the Registry team and a short survey to […]
TravelComments.com – TAAG Angola Airlines and LATAM Brasil codeshare expands tavel options to Southern Africa
(Posted 04th September 2026) Travellers flying between Brazil and Southern Africa now have another option to consider, following a new codeshare agreement between TAAG Angola Airlines from Angola and Brazilian airline LATAM Brasil…. READ MORE
Seychelles Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange to Keynote Oxford Global Diplomat Summit
(Posted 03rd September 2026) Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles will deliver the keynote address at the Oxford Global Diplomat Summit & Dialogue on September 7 at the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet Office in Oxford, in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Oxford. Organisers invited St.Ange to attend as a Guest of […]
