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 […]
Seychelles President Dr. Herminie says ‘Friend of All and Enemy of None’ when addressing UN General Assembly
(Posted 25th September 2026) In September 2026, addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the first time as Head of State, President Dr. Patrick Herminie summed up his country’s place in the world in one sentence: “We are a friend to all, and an enemy to none. Our commitment to non- alignment […]
IMPORTANT TANZANIA TRAVEL UPDATE – NEW INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
(Posted 25th September 2026) Courtesy of Umang Gossain / LinkedIn For anyone planning to travel to Tanzania, there is an important new entry requirement to be aware of. From **1 October 2026**, most foreign visitors entering **Mainland Tanzania** will be required to hold **Inbound Travel Insurance issued by the National Insurance […]
Zimbabwe Minister calls for harsh punishment for poachers
(Posted 25th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News George Maponga, Herald (Zimbabwe), September 24, 2026 A Cabinet minister has implored traditional leaders to join the fight against poaching by imposing harsh penalties on those involved in the vice. This comes as Zimbabwe continues to reap rewards from sustained anti-poaching campaigns that have […]
Botswana Signs Pact With Zambia to Prevent Poaching
(Posted 25th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Daily Asian Age (Bangladesh), September 24, 2026 Botswana and Zambia have strengthened their cooperation in the fight against poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking, reflecting growing recognition that criminal networks operating across national borders require coordinated action from neighboring countries. The two southern African nations […]
Mozambique: Twelve detained over attempt to sell elephant tusks — Watch
(Posted 25th September 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Club of Mozambique (Mozambique), September 24, 2026 Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) has detained twelve individuals for alleged involvement in sale of elephant tusks, hippo teeth and other protected wildlife products. The individuals were detained in the southern province of Inhambane, following an […]
Nigerians now get ‘Visa on Arrival’ in Tanzania
(Posted 25th September 2026) Air Tanzania has announced that Nigerian travellers can now obtain a Tanzanian visa upon arrival, rather than completing the arduous visa process and securing approval before travelling. Previously, Nigerian travellers were subject to Tanzania’s referral visa requirements, which required them to submit their applications before departure and wait […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Orpen Road (R31) detour reopens just in time for Heritage Day weekend
(Posted 25th September 2026) Good news for anyone heading to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate this long weekend: the temporary detour around the flood-damaged section of the R531 is open again — but only for now…. READ MORE
The technology for seamless and contact-free air travel is ready and rolling out
(Posted 25th September 2026) Talks at ICAO TRIP Symposium focus on how to broaden and accelerate implementation The facilities and systems enabling passengers to fly and cross borders will soon face unprecedented pressure, with global passenger volumes more than doubling over the next 25 years. The good news is that the […]
ACI Africa – 35 YEARS. ONE CONTINENT. A JOURNEY STILL TAKING FLIGHT.
(Posted 25th September 2026) From airports that once served as gateways between a handful of destinations to an increasingly connected continent alive with possibility, Africa’s aviation story has been one of remarkable transformation, and for 35 years, ACI Africa has grown alongside it. Through changing skies, emerging technologies and evolving passenger expectations, we […]
Auric Air Tanzania – Nachingwea is closer than ever before
(Posted 25th September 2026) BRINGING REMOTE TANZANIA CLOSER TO YOU Fly Dar es Salaam ? Nachingwea with Auric Air Auric Air connects Dar es Salaam and Nachingwea, offering a convenient air link for business travellers, residents, visitors and those travelling to explore more of Southern Tanzania. Skip the long journey by road and […]