Trent XWB-97 – Powering the A350F First Flight
(Posted 29th September 2026) As the A350F took off for the first time, the Trent XWB-97 entered a new market with millions of hours of experience already behind it. When the Airbus A350F took to the skies for the first time, it marked progress towards a new generation of widebody freighter capability. […]
Africa Tourism Awards 2026 – the first nominees are now known
(Posted 29th September 2026) The African hospitality landscape is home to remarkable independent properties creating distinctive experiences, setting new standards and putting their destinations on the map. For Independent Brand Hotel of the Year, these 10 hotels have been recognised for their place within Africa’s exceptional hospitality story: Al-Moudira Hotel— Egypt Citi […]
5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit 2026
(Posted 29th September 2026) Uganda is Kenya’s number one regional source market for visitors. 234,556 Ugandan travelers crossed into Kenya in 2025 alone, nearly a third of all African arrivals into the country. Kenya is now targeting 300,000 Ugandan visitors in 2026, and much of that growth is flowing straight to the […]
Kenyan Elephants May be Self- Medicating With Plants, Study Finds
(Posted 29th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mary Mwendwa, Talk Africa (Kenya), September 28, 2026 African elephants living on Mount Elgon in Kenya appear to seek out specific plants when they are unwell—and may even administer plant-based “medicine” to their calves, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The […]
Emirates looks at 2040 to phase out the iconic Airbus A380
(Posted 29th September 2026) Emirates plans to retire its Airbus A380 fleet around 2040, marking a long-term end to the airline’s operation of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier expects to continue flying the A380 as long as the aircraft remains economically and technically viable. Emirates Deputy President and Chief […]
AeroTrail – The Africa Weekly Aviation Trail is out!
(Posted 29th September 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and Aerotrail Limited Over the past seven days, we have trailed another busy week across routes, fleets, partnerships, infrastructure, regulations and more, capturing some of the developments shaping Africa’s aviation landscape. Here are a few highlights from Week 38: ? Routes Trail Two […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: No reopening date for Swakopmund’s National Marine Aquarium
(Posted 29th September 2026) Swakopmund’s National Marine Aquarium has remained closed since October 2023, when it shut its doors because of structural damage caused by years of seawater corrosion. Although the renovation project has been included in Namibia’s multi-year development budget, physical renovation work has not yet started, and the project is […]
Happy Birthday to ‘Nagawa’, aka Charlotte Beauvoisin of Diary of a Muzungu
(Posted 29th September 2026) The ATCNews team extends the very best wishes to our dear friend and media partner Charlotte Beauvoisin on the occasion of her birthday (29 forever it is). We wish good health, good fortunes, personal happiness and many many more returns of the day!
Today: Webinar on Future Ready Air Traffic Management
(Posted 29th September 2026) 29 September 2026 I 8.00 – 9.00 AM EDT As air traffic management grows more complex, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) face increasing pressure from rising traffic levels, evolving regulations, and fragmented IT environments, which can slow innovation and undermine operational efficiency. In this webinar, sponsored by Indra, experts […]
Emirates Holidays, KATA Sign MoU To Grow Kenya Tourism
(Posted 29th September 2026) The partnership brings together Emirates Holidays’ portfolio of destinations, experiences and package holidays, with KATA’s network of more than 300 travel agencies across Kenya Emirates Holidays the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents […]
Airbus confirms A350F maiden flight for tomorrow, 29th of September
(Posted 28th September 2026) Following extensive ground tests of the world’s most advance cargo aircraft, has Airbus now put a date on the very first flight, set to take off from Toulouse. The maiden flight is scheduled for 10:20 GMT+2, with Airbus planning a livestream so aviation enthusiasts can watch the event. […]
Jim Justus Nyamu, aka Africa’s Elephant Man, keeps walking across America
(Posted 28th September 2026) DAY 16 OF 120 — LAS VEGAS Today, I walked *19.1 miles* from the iconic *Welcome to Las Vegas Sign* to *Clark County Wetlands Park*. What made this walk special was arriving in an area where I found *plants that are also found in Kenya*. For a […]
Gallagher technology helps build elephant-proof fence
(Posted 28th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fiona Terry, Farmers Weekly (New Zealand), September 25, 2026 Building an elephant-proof fence is no easy task, but those farming in the Kilombero Valley in Tanzania needed one to protect their crops. Since their land is located on a popular route for savanna elephants […]
2 elephant tusks recovered as police apprehend person of interest in Nanyuki / Kenya
(Posted 28th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Wanjira Wachira, The People Daily (Kenya), September 25, 2026 Police in Nanyuki have recovered two elephant tusks and arrested a person of interest in an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected wildlife trafficking network. The operation was conducted after investigators tracked the movement of the […]
Wild African Elephants Found To Self-Medicate And Feed Their Calves Immunization Smoothies
(Posted 28th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stephen Luntz, IFL Science (U.K.), September 26, 2026 African elephants’ have been found to be canny users of plants favored in traditional medicine, many of which have been proven to have the capacity to fight infections. While the pharmacological choices of Asian elephants have […]
History made at Uganda’s new Kabalega International Airport in Hoima
(Posted 28th September 2026) As Uganda prepares for its historic first oil production and co-hosting the AFCON 2027 tournament, Kabalega International Airport in Hoima has officially begun receiving passenger flights! A Bombardier CRJ900 (5X-EQU) carrying CAF, FIFA, and AFCON Local Organising Committee officials landed at 9:00 AM, marking the inaugural passenger operation. Additional […]
AeroTrail Africa | Cairo International Airport: August 2026
(Posted 28th September 2026) Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech Cairo International Airport (CAI) handled 3,133,767 passengers in August 2026, representing a 9% year-on-year increase from the 2,869,522 passengers recorded in August 2025 — an absolute gain of 264,245 travellers. Based on 3,783,143 airline seats tracked by […]
UAE lifts Ebola-related visa ban on Uganda
(Posted 28th September 2026) Very belatedly has the UAE lifted VISA restrictions on Ugandans, following the short lived Ebola outbreak in June this year, which was declared over many weeks ago by the World Health Organization. However, it was learned that restrictions continue to remain in place for travelers from Congo DR […]
Jambojet gearing up for October 01 re-launch of Entebbe flights
(Posted 28th September 2026) Jambojet is putting final touches on their re-launch of flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, due to commence on 01st of October 2026. The daily flights to and from Entebbe to Nairobi and vice versa with Jambojet cost from USD 170 one way. Whether you travel for meetings, conferences […]
World Tourism Day 2026 – Reflections by Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange
(Posted 27th September 2026) Today, as we mark World Tourism Day, we are reminded that tourism has always been about much more than travel. It is about people meeting people. It is about a visitor discovering a new culture, sharing a conversation, tasting a local dish, hearing a story, and leaving with […]
Charlotte Beauvoisin of ‘Diary of a Muzungu’ wins a Pyne Award for best Blog/Vlog
(Posted 27th September 2026) A reflection on a well deserved win by Charlotte herself with warmest congratulations from the ATCNews team! I knew I had been nominated for “Tourism Blog/ Vlog if the Year” but I was up against a couple of really big names… I received an invitation to attend […]
A New Era of Higher Interest Rates – Another Headwind for airlines
(Posted 26th September 2026) The US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on 16 September – the first increase since 2023. This move followed that of the European Central Bank on 10 September and preceded the Bank of Japan which lifted its policy rate to the highest level since […]
ICAO Webinar: Beyond Human Error: Rethinking Human Factors
(Posted 26th September 2026) Register Now Human Factors is a term familiar to everyone in aviation, yet its full potential is often largely untapped.Too often, it may be viewed only through the lens of error, investigation, and post-event analysis. But what if human factors could be used proactively to design safer, more […]
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens 2026 voting
(Posted 26th September 2026) World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has unveiled its 2026 nominees and opened global voting, following the assessment of hundreds of entries spanning 60 countries and territories. More than 90 nominations across over 35 countries and territories now compete for recognition, bringing together independent businesses, community initiatives, destinations […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Water Quality: Most beaches open, Reunion remains closed
(Posted 26th September 2026) Durban’s latest beach water-quality results show that most monitored beaches are open for swimming, but Reunion Beach remains closed because of very high E. coli levels. The latest results, issued on 23 September 2026, show that most of Durban’s main swimming beaches currently have an open status. For […]
Nairobi Set To Welcome Emirates’ Next-Generation A350
(Posted 26th September 2026) The introduction of the A350 also marks the first time Emirates’ highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin will be available to customers flying to and from Kenya, complementing the airline’s enhanced Business and Economy offerings From 25th of October, Nairobi becomes the 32nd destination to be served by […]
Ethiopian Airlines add another two B737Max8 to their fleet
(Posted 26th September 2026) The airlines has taken delivery of another two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking another milestone in its ongoing fleet expansion. The B737Max fleet has now grown to a total of 31 aircraft. The additions will further strengthen Ethiopian Airlines’ short- and medium-haul capacity, supporting its expanding network across […]
Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange appointed Chairperson of the 2027 Clevenard Conference in Spain
(Posted 26th September 2026) Clevenard rallied a range of government, tourism, entertainment, cultural and literrary leaders in their Alicante event in Spain last August 2025 and as they are still reading the range of positive feedback received have moved to announce the appointment of Ambassador Alain St.Ange, Ambassador at Large for Seychelles, as […]
voco hotels says “come on in” to East Africa with the opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites
(Posted 26th September 2026) Voco Hotel’s arrival marks a first for Kenya and East Africa Come on in, Nairobi. voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fastest-growing premium brand, has arrived in East Africa with the opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites, its first hotel in Kenya and the wider East African […]
LET 410 crash in Congo costs 17 lives
(Posted 25th September 2026) Earlier today did a LET 410 owned and operated by TRACEP-Congo Aviation, crash while enroute from Kikwit to the Congolese capital city of Kinshasa. The aircraft was registered as 9S-GUC, MSN: 831110, Year of manufacture: 1983 and 43 years old at the time of the accident. According to reports […]