#BrusselsAirlines looks back at 20 years of operations while #StarAlliance celebrates its silver jubilee
(Posted 16th May 2022) Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers celebrated the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The alliance was established in 1997 based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. It continues today by leveraging technology to […]
#AviaDevAfrica’s Girma Wake Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award goes to …
(Posted 16th May 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development event for the continent will be hosting its 2022 episode in the Mother City, Cape Town, South Africa at the end of June. The format will continue to focus on interaction and networking via private prescheduled route development meetings alongside a comprehensive conference programme. With 35+ Airlines […]
AFRAA and AviaPro Consulting Inc. sign MoU
(Posted 16th May 2022) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AviaPro Consulting Inc. The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation between AFRAA and AviaPro Consulting to support the provision of aviation consulting services in the following areas: Airline network and fleet planning, Sales, pricing and revenue management, […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview520.023.726 Cases and 6.285.353 Deaths as of 13th of May 2022 474.792.075 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia extends the current public health measures for a period of 30 days!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 43rd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 May 2022 that the current dispensation which came into effect for a period of 29 days from 13 April 2022, will expire at midnight on 15 May 2022. All Covid-19 public health and […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe is facing flight schedule disruptions due to fuel shortages!
The flag carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, has warned of “an anticipated flight schedule disruption due to Jet A1 fuel shortages”. According to a press statement, the airline’s fuel suppliers have advised of constraints in the movement of Jet A1 fuel. Air Zimbabwe will… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 12th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview519.402.975 Cases and 6.283.146 Deaths as of 12th of May 2022 474.270.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 12th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
(Posted 11th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS‘Diplomacy not about just one visit’ – US Deputy Secretary of State’s pledge to engage more with AfricaNews 24From meeting business leaders and entrepreneurs in South Africa, and launching the Global Vaccination initiative in partnership with the Angolan government, to discussing climate change, Gabon, US deputy Secretary of State, Wendy […]
#ColobusConservation News
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#IATA welcomes #EASA guidance on mask removal
(Posted 11th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight. EASA’s updated Aviation Health Safety Protocol, published 11th of May, calls for the mandatory mask rule to be relaxed where rules have been relaxed for other […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 11th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview518.714.171 Cases and 6.280.972 Deaths as of 11th of May 2022 473.580.754 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Agulhas National Park: The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct is getting an upgrade!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently upgrading and renewing the existing Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct within Agulhas National Park, in order to provide an improved tourism offering and facilities. The project, which commenced in March 2022 and is expected to be finished in December 2023, includes… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 11th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview518.032.954 Cases and 6.278.793 Deaths as of 10th of May 2022 472.842.937 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG to launch flights between Luanda Madrid!
The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, and the flag carrier airline of Spain, Iberia, have signed a codeshare and interline agreement for the new Luanda <> Madrid route and beyond. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: eSwatini Airlink ceases operations!
The Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini and South African privately-owned reginal carrier Airlink have announced that eSwatini Airlink will cease operations from 01 June 2022. The airline, which was formed in 1999 as a joint venture company between the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland(60%) and Airlink (40%) to provide air services for the […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: SANParks announced the start of a major upgrading & refurbishment infrastructure programme!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of a R370 million upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme in Kruger National Park over the next three years. According to Managing Executive of Kruger National Park, Gareth Coleman, SANParks is currently finalising contracts and works packages with successful contractors for civil and building works and this […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Addo Elephant National Park introduces stricter entry & exit protocols!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that in an effort to bolster security, stricter entry and exit protocols will be put into place at the gates of Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape. Effective… READ MORE
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Join the Who is Who in Aviation in Cape Town
(Posted 10th May 2022) Look who is attending AviaDev Africa 2022 Is your company represented? AviaDev has attracted the biggest players in the African aviation community.With attendees from more than 30 different countries, an agenda featuring 25+ international speakers and over 15 hours of networking, this is the premier event for the African aviation community. Below is a sample list for […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 10th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview517.424.258 Cases and 6.276.905 Deaths as of 09th of May 2022 472.263.758 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Destination study: Cape Town named third greatest city on Earth!
According to the biggest independent destination study since the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town in South Africa is the third greatest city on Earth. For this in-depth study, UK newspaper “The Telegraph” analysed a wide range of data from a shortlist of 50 cities selected by the readers of the newspaper, along with selections from a […]
TravelComments.com – ACSA: Update on jet supply at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg!
According to a new press release by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), a ship carrying a consignment of jet fuel arrived at Durban Port in Durban on 05 May 2022. The process to pump the fuel into the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) refinery will then begin… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 06th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview516.111.527 Cases and 6.273.115 Deaths as of 06th of May 2022 470.898.163 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: Air Botswana resumes flights to Zambia & Zimbabwe!
Botswana’s state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, resumes scheduled flights between Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 06th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirlines reports vastly improved results
(Posted 06th May 2022) Brussels Airlines closes its first quarter at EUR -62 million, an improvement of 11% compared to the previous year. Traditionally the lowest performing period of the year in the aviation industry, the first quarter was still impacted by the consequences of the Covid pandemic. Brussels Airlines’ revenue increased by EUR 102 […]
#IATA and #ACA join hands to present new standard inflight catering agreement
(Posted 06th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), have released an updated Standard Inflight Catering Agreement (SICA). The use of the standardized SICA template helps improve the efficiency of inflight catering procurement across the world. The release of the updated template is the result of an […]
