Juba crash kills 14 passengers and crew
(Posted 28th April 2026) A Kenyan registered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, owned and operated by CityLink Africa Airways, registration: 5Y-NOK has crashed on the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan’s capital city. The stricken aircraft was enroute from the town of Yei to Juba when it crashed in apparently adverse weather conditions. The South […]
Diary of a Muzungu Podcast Season 2 is about to be launched
(Posted 28th April 2026) The East Africa Travel Podcast Seasons 2 is just around the corner Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, the publisher of the Diary of a Muzungu blog and of the East Africa Travel Podcast, has confirmed to ATCNews that season 2 of her podcast will be launched shortly. […]
Turkish railway builder now aims to complete both Uganda and Kenya section
(Posted 28th April 2026) Kenya is looking to transform a major rail project into a fully integrated regional transport corridor and holds talks with Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi Holdings AS. Kenya plans to transform its Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) into a fully integrated regional transport corridor with Turkish company Yapi Merkezi. […]
ICAO AAM 2026: Key Topics and Highlights
(Posted 28th April 2026) From Vision to Implementation: Enabling the AAM Ecosystem Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from concept to implementation, underscoring the urgency of addressing regulatory frameworks, infrastructure needs, certification pathways, and development strategies. Building on the outcomes and momentum generated by ICAO’s First AAM Symposium and the […]
TravelComments.com – Oteniqua Choo Tjoe Train Update: Progress continues toward Garden Route rail revival
(Posted 28th April 2026) Travellers hoping for the return of the iconic Oteniqua Choo Tjoe steam train along South Africa’s Garden Route have received a positive update, with Oteniqua Choo Tjoe Pty Ltd (OCT) confirming that restoration work on the historic railway line is now actively underway…. READ MORE
IATA – The Safety Paradox: Fewer Accidents, Greater Responsibility
(Posted 28th April 2026) Commercial aircraft accidents are very rare. That’s a good thing. It is the most powerful evidence that aviation is the safest form of transport. But success has created a paradox. In the early days of flying one of the biggest drivers of safety improvements were accident reports. Mark Searle, […]
TravelComments.com – Jet Fuel Supply in South Africa: What travellers need to know in April-May 2026
(Posted 27th April 2026) Travellers planning flights to, from, or within South Africa may be wondering whether the global jet fuel crisis could disrupt their trips. The short answer is reassuring: flights are still operating normally, but airfares are rising and airlines are closely monitoring fuel supply beyond the next few months…. READ MORE
Uganda seeks Tanzanian experience in combating poaching, illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 27th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tanzania Insight (Tanzania), April 24, 2026 The Ugandan government has dispatched a team to Tanzania’s renowned Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The delegation is there to gain firsthand knowledge of Tanzania’s effective approaches to combating poaching and illegal wildlife trade. The visit specifically focuses on studying […]
Leaders call for urgent action on human-wildlife conflict in Kwale
(Posted 27th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chari Suche, Kenya News Agency (Kenya), April 24, 2026 Kwale County leaders have called for urgent government intervention to address escalating human-wildlife conflict, as elephants continue to destroy food crops and threaten livelihoods in affected areas. Speaking during the official launch of a walking […]
Rangers Hunt ‘Problem Elephant’ After Japanese Tourist Mauled In Victoria Falls
(Posted 27th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Timothy Ndoro, iHarare (Zimbabwe), April 23, 2026 A 65-year-old Japanese tourist has been hospitalised after an elephant attack near Victoria Falls. The attack occurred along a popular tourist route, leaving the victim with severe injuries. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed […]
Millionaire big game hunter from US trampled to death by five elephants while eyeing his next kill in Africa
(Posted 27th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Jamie Pyatt, Chris Bradford & Georgia Worrell, New York Post (U.S.), April 24, 2026 A well-known millionaire trophy hunter was trampled to death by five rampaging elephants while stalking his next big game kill. Ernie Dosio, 75, described by loved ones as a “good […]
ICAO – Don’t Miss Upcoming Aerodrome Training Opportunities
(Posted 26th April 2026) Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) This course utilizes five structured modules to guide participants from the evolution of the OLS concept to obstacle evaluation and control through an aeronautical study. It provides participants with the competencies required to comply with the updated provisions related to OLS, as outlined in Annex 14, Vol. 1, and PANS-Aerodromes (Doc 9981). It […]
Lucky escape for passengers and crew after landing mishap in Mandera / Kenya
(Posted 25th April 2026) An Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia, owned and operated by EBB Air of Nairobi . Kenya, registration: 5Y-EBB and MSN: 120268, suffered an overrun when landing at the North Eastern town of Mandera. Image from social media sources The flight, with 36 passengers and crew on board, originated in […]
Understanding Variability in Air Cargo Emissions Tools
(Posted 25th April 2026) Understanding Variability in Air Cargo Emissions Tools There are significant discrepancies in the flight emissions data available to shippers, depending on the emissions calculator used. The CO2 emissions generated from shipping cargo by air require information on the amount of fuel consumed on the route, the load factor of […]
Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada
(Posted 25th April 2026) The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and […]
TravelComments.com – Flying to Zimbabwe: Etihad Airways launches Harare flights in 2027
(Posted 25th April 2026) Travellers planning a trip to Zimbabwe will soon have an important new flight option, with Etihad Airways confirming plans to launch flights between Abu Dhabi and Harare from March 2027. The new service will make visiting Zimbabwe easier for international travellers arriving from Europe, Asia, India, the Middle East, and beyond, offering convenient one-stop connections through Abu Dhabi. Visitors […]
Air Seychelles announces return to Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv
(Posted 25th April 2026) Air Seychelles is pleased to announce an enhanced schedule for the upcoming summer months. The airline will resume flying to the core network destinations of Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Abu Dhabi flights will operate four days per week from 01 May 2026, flying on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and […]
Kenyan Man Loses His Mercedes Benz to Assets Recovery Agency After Arrest for Illegal Wildlife Trade
(Posted 24th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Elijah Ntongai, Tuko News (Kenya), April 22, 2026 The High Court in Nairobi has ruled that a Kenyan man who was arrested for illegal poaching will lose his Mercedes-Benz to the Assets Recovery Agency. However, he will retain two commercial plots in Mathare North […]
Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect
(Posted 24th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Doris Esa, Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), April 22, 2026 The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five years on the run. Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor, NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, disclosed this in a […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Water Quality Update: No closures, all beaches safe for swimming!
(Posted 24th April 2026) Travellers planning a beach escape to Durban can head for the coast with confidence. The eThekwini Municipality has officially confirmed that all 23 of Durban’s regularly monitored bathing beaches are currently safe for swimming, following the latest coastal water quality test results released on 22 April 2026…. READ MORE
Are You an Air Navigation Expert? Join ICAO’s Roster of Experts
(Posted 24th April 2026) Contribute to strengthening global air navigation safety and efficiency ICAO invites Air Navigation experts to join its Roster of Experts, a global pool of senior aviation professionals supporting capacity development and implementation activities worldwide. ICAO works with its 193 Member States to strengthen the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of […]
After 110-kilo ivory bust, familiar questions over Kenya’s follow-through
(Posted 24th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Charles Mpaka, Mongabay (U.S.), April 23, 2026 In late January, Kenyan authorities arrested two men in possession of more than a hundred kilos of ivory on the border with Tanzania. According to Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), police and wildlife officers were on […]
Beatrice man jailed 9 years for illegal ivory possession
(Posted 24th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stephen Jakes, Bulawayo 24 (Zimbabwe), April 21, 2026 A 42?year?old man from Beatrice has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of unlawfully possessing raw, unmarked ivory. Fradreck Magwere was convicted by the Harare Magistrates’ Court following his arrest in a […]
Qatar Airways announces restoration of key Middle East services
(Posted 24th April 2026) Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of flight operations between Doha and key destinations across the Middle East, reinstating daily services to the United Arab Emirates and Syria. Starting 23rd of April 2026, Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to Dubai (DXB), and Sharjah (SHJ), with a daily […]
Airbus completes first A350F Freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
(Posted 24th April 2026) Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named the World’s Top Mountain Escape for 2026
(Posted 24th April 2026) Cape Town has added yet another global travel title to its growing list of accolades — and this time, it’s all about mountains. According to new research by eSIM provider Holafly, Cape Town has been ranked the world’s top mountain escape for 2026, beating famous alpine destinations like Chamonix, Zakopane and Bergen…. READ MORE
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REPORTS STRONG START TO 2026
(Posted 24th April 2026) Q1 2026 total hotel revenues up 24% year-on-year to US$921 million International stays drive 69% of room revenues; US, UK and Germany lead as top feeder markets, with UAE, China, India, and Singapore recording strongest growth Cross-brand revenue jumps 40% GHA DISCOVERY membership grows to 35 million, with enrolments […]
TravelComments.com – Edelweiss Air adds third direct flight between Zürich and Windhoek for 2026
(Posted 24th April 2026)] Travellers planning a trip to Namibia in 2026 will soon have even more convenient options to reach the country from Europe, as Edelweiss Air is adding an extra direct flight between Zürich and Windhoek…. READ MORE
82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, 6-8 June 2026, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(Posted 24th April 2026) It’s just less than two months before the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) taking place from 6-8 June 2026 at the ??????Windsor Oceanico Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. Thank you to those who have already registered. […]
Proflight Zambia set to launch Lusaka-Livingstone-Maun flights in early May
(Posted 24th April 2026) The countdown is on. Lusaka-Livingstone-Maun launches 02nd of May and will operate 3 times weekly every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Reserve your ticket online at http://flyzambia.com or contact us via: Email: reservations@proflight-zambia.com Call: +260 971 246950 WhatsApp: +260 777034742 Tickets are sold on a first come, […]
