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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 […]

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 […]

Tanzania’s Airport Hospitality & Aviation Growth

  (Posted 03rd September 2026)     Tanzania’s Airport Hospitality & Aviation Growth Overview: Tanzania’s aviation and tourism sectors are experiencing rapid expansion driven by infrastructure investment and rising passenger traffic. Plaza Premium Group is entering the market to support this growth by introducing global, integrated airport hospitality solutions tailored to local culture.     […]

Protecting Botswana’s wildlife: A national responsibility and lessons for SA

  (Posted 03rd September 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Seretse Khama Ian Khama, Daily Maverick (South Africa), September 2, 2026 Wildlife conservation has been one of the defining responsibilities of my public life. My commitment to protecting Botswana’s wildlife did not begin when I became president. It developed during my years in the […]

ICAO statement on the safety and security of international civil aviation

  (Posted 03rd September 2026)   Convention on International Civil Aviation requires all ICAO Member States to protect civilian aircraft, prohibits use of weapons     The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is reiterating its calls for stronger commitments from all Member States to protect civilian aircraft from all risks arising from conflict zones. This […]

The Diaspora is coming home this October!

  (Posted 03rd September 2026)   *7th Diaspora Africa Conference* *Date:* 11th – 18th October, 2026 *Location:* Lagos • Abuja • Ghana *Theme:* _Homecoming: Bridging the Divide from Diaspora to Africa’s Future_   *BECOME A PREMIUM VENDOR FOR $1,000* What you get: 3m x 3m Prime Booth in high traffic zone VIP Access for 2 […]

10 Times Proud: Auric Air Wins Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2026

  (Posted 03rd September 2026)     TEN-TIME WINNERS  A MILESTONE WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE. We are delighted to announce that Auric Air has once again been named Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2026 — marking an incredible 10th award for Auric Air. The award was presented on the evening of 28 August 2026 at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar, celebrating another […]

All Nippon Airways selects Airbus for new flight training programme

    (Posted 03rd September 2026)     Airbus and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a comprehensive flight training agreement to build the airline’s next generation of pilots, further expanding a strategic partnership that spans nearly four decades. To address the growing demand for highly skilled commercial pilots, Airbus will deliver an ab-initio pilot […]

UBER Uganda quitting the game

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)   Uber will cease operations in Uganda from September 02nd as part of a global restructuring plan. Despite leaving these two (Uganda and Nigeria) countries, Uber states it remains committed to Sub-Saharan Africa Uber also announced plans to cut about 3,300 jobs, roughly 10% of Uber’s global workforce. The restructuring […]

Ole Lenku warns against harassment of farmers over Amboseli elephant deaths

  (Posted 02nd August 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Kyalo, People Daily (Kenya), September 1, 2026 Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and conservationists in the Amboseli ecosystem to stop harassing and intimidating farmers over the recent deaths of elephants. Ole Lenku said claims linking […]

Kenya Airways – never ending story of losses and leadership changes

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)   In breaking news was it announced the the Kenya Airways Acting CEO Capt. George Kamal has resigned, citing ‘personal reasons’ .   The airline, through the chairman of the board of directors, has issued the following statement as shown below:  

TravelComments.com – Bontebok National Park Recovery Update: More chalets, camping and hiking trails reopen

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)     Travellers planning to visit Bontebok National Park will find that the park has made further progress in its recovery from the severe flooding that hit the Breede River in May 2026. As reported previously, the flooding caused significant damage to visitor infrastructure and forced the temporary closure of the park’s accommodation area. Since then, South African […]

AeroTrail Africa | Fleet Trail | Week 34, 2026

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited     Africa’s airline fleets are changing — and last week’s deliveries tell only part of the story. The continent recorded another notable week of fleet movements, capacity additions and renewal activity, as airlines continue to position themselves for evolving market […]

Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Brussels as Air Transport Faces Critical Decarbonization Policy Decisions

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13th to14th of October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and actions needed to advance air transport’s transition to […]

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge – Achieves IFC EDGE Advanced Certification

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)     Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Tsavo West National Park, has achieved the internationally recognized IFC EDGE Advanced Certification, marking another milestone in its more than six-decade legacy of pioneering sustainable tourism. Established in 1962 as Kenya’s first permanent lodge within a national park, Kilaguni […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Summer Weather Outlook: Hotter and drier conditions expected

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)     Travellers planning a trip to South Africa between September 2026 and January 2027 may want to keep an eye on the weather. The latest seasonal outlook from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) points towards a hotter-than-normal summer, with an increasingly strong El Niño raising the likelihood of drier conditions across large parts of the country…. READ MORE   Travellers […]

Safety at the Core: Auric Air Achieves ISSA & BARS Certifications

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)     We are proud to announce that Auric Air Services Limited has successfully achieved both the IATA Safety Standard Assessment (ISSA) certification and the Flight Safety Foundation’s Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) certification, reinforcing our continued commitment to maintaining internationally recognized standards of operational safety and compliance. IATA Safety Standard […]

Rwanda gears up for Kwita Izina

  (Posted 02nd September 2026)   by Charlotte Beauvoisin / Publisher of Diary of a Muzungu and the East Africa Travel Podcast   An overnight flight for an early morning arrival in Kigali Rwanda ?? as the country gears up for the 21st edition of #kwitaizina gorilla naming ceremony. It’s all about the gorillas this […]

Air traffic in Kenya returns to normal as ATC strike ends

  (Posted 01st September 2026)     Kenya’s aviation ?workers including air traffic controllers  have called off a strike that disrupted flights at its main international and other airports for nearly three days, Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the aviation workers union chief, Moss Ndiema, both confirmed this earlier today. The strike,, mostly […]

A220 training simulator to arrive at Airbus Asia Training Centre

  (Posted 01st August 2026)     Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture between Airbus and Singapore Airlines, will house an A220 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Asia Pacific region at its Singapore campus. Scheduled to be operational in Q4 2027, the A220 simulator supports the region’s growing demand for pilot and maintenance training […]

Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July

  (Posted 01st September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2025 (4.7% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.7% compared to July 2025 (1.8% […]

AeroTrail Africa | 2026 World Travel Awards Africa

  (Posted 01st September 2026)   Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech       African aviation and tourism continue to gain global recognition, with several industry leaders taking top honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Kenya Airways was named Africa’s Leading Airline, while its Pride Lounge won Africa’s Leading Airline Lounge. […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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