#IATA sees greater standardisation of ground handling processes

(Posted 02nd June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardization of ground handling processes around the world. This is particularly important for the rapid build-up of operations as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.  “IGOM […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 02nd June 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSUS Set to Pursue Other Means of Trade with Kenya Despite the Delayed Free Trade Deal The Kenyan Wall StreetThe US government is looking beyond a delayed trade deal with Kenya to expand commercial ties between the two countries amid Nairobi’s mounting frustration with Washington’s slow pace to conclude the deal… Read […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 01st of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview532.955.121. Cases and 6.314.058 Deaths as of 01st of June 2022 504.042.241 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]

#IATA sees need for reforms to attract and retain ground handling staff

(Posted 01st June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector.  Thousands of ground handling staff left the aviation industry during the pandemic. Now as aviation ramps up, the severe shortage of skilled ground handlers is shedding […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 31st of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview532.350.457 Cases and 6.312.535 Deaths as of 31st of May 2022 503.320.486 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]

#BrusselsAirlines’ staff to get new uniforms – designed and made in #Belgium

(Posted 31st May 2022) As part of its new brand identity, Brussels Airlines is creating a new uniform for its cabin crew, pilots and airport staff. The Belgian airline is partnering with the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, where second year student Gabrielle Szwarcenberg emerged as the winner among five […]

Ethiopian Airlines set for Chennai flights

(Posted 31st May 2022) Ethiopian Airlines is set to start thrice weekly operations to Chennai, India as of 02nd of July 2022. Chennai will join the vast Ethiopian network as a fourth destination in India after New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Ethiopian started its service to India with a debut flight to New Delhi in […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 30th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview531.790.957 Cases and 6.311.199 Deaths as of 30th of May 2022 502.724.391 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]

#BrusselsAirlines makes flying carbon neutral available for passengers on a broad basis

(Posted 30th May 2022) When booking flights, Brussels Airlines customers now receive three options for neutralizing the CO2-emissions of their flight: Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), certified climate protection projects and a mix of both This option is now offered in the booking processes of all Lufthansa Group hub airlines (Austrian, Brussels Airlines, SWISS and […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: The South African Government has clarified requirements for verifiable vaccination proofs for international travellers

The South African Government has issued a media statement on 27 May 2022 clarifying the requirements for proof of vaccination against Covid-19 for inbound travellers entering South Africa. This follows recent incidents at some ports of entry involving international travellers who presented proofs of vaccination against Covid-19 which are not defined in the (current) regime […]

#BrusselsAirlines’ team in #Uganda join their colleagues in celebrating 20 years

(Posted 29th May 2022) The Ugandan staff of Brussels Airlines recently joined their colleagues in Belgium and across the airline’s African, European and North American network to celebrate the 20th anniversary since the relaunch in 2002. www.ATCNews.org had reported earlier that the company’s staff in Brussels had kicked off the celebrations with a grand party, […]

Kyaniga Triathlon Charity Run – just a week to go

(Posted 28th May 2022) ??? calling all runners and adventurous types!Do you run????? or ride a bike????? or swim? ?????There is just 1 week until the awesome Kyaninga Triathlon, Fort Portal. Saturday June 4th. Register today! Read the blog for full info ?? http://bit.ly/3s1sm0J ??? ? ????????? WhatsApp +256 778277248 or email info@kyaningacdc.org ????? ?? […]

Congo suspends landing rights for RwandAir

(Posted 28th May 2022) A dispute between the governments of Congo DR and Rwanda over the alleged support of Rwanda for a rebel militia in Eastern Congo has suddenly escalated. Effective immediately has Congo suspended the landing rights of RwandAir, which has been offering flights to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma. The airline published the following […]

#RhinoCharge2022 News Updates

(Posted 27th May 2022) Information Update Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark,       With the 2022 Rhino Charge imminent, it is a good time to reflect upon the first quarter of the year and take stock of progress in our conservation programmes across four ecosystems.   Alongside our tangible achievements, there have been challenges, […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Wanted: Two Student Ambassadors

(Posted 27th May 2022) AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell has issued a final call for applications to select two Student Ambassadors, who will be invited to Cape Town for the upcoming summit. ‘If you want to be in with a chance to join us at AviaDev Africa in Cape Town next month, see the details below which […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 27th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview530.624.962 Cases and 6.308.807 Deaths as of 27th of May 2022 501.218.375 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 26th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview529.937.072 Cases and 6.306.910 Deaths as of 26th of May 2022 500.426.449 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]

#IATA offers a wide range of classroom and virtual training options

(Posted 26th May 2022) Why join an IATA class this May & June? More than 2,000 professionals have already joined our 200 delivered classrooms and virtual classrooms this year. But what are these aviation enthusiasts like yourself getting out of our training? Chart a course to a successful career today and experience the benefits of […]