Aerolink Uganda looks back at a decade of safe operations
(Posted 21st January 2022) AeroLink Uganda is celebrating 10 years of offering consistent, safe, reliable and convenient schedule and charter flight experiences within Uganda and the region. Management told www.ATCNews.org ‘We are grateful to all our amazing stakeholders for their continuous support.‘ In 2022 is the airline planning it to the next level by offering […]
Air Seychelles restores full network connectivity and releases new flight schedule
(Posted 21st January 2022) Air Seychelles has today announced its 2022 February flight schedule, now that the airline hasresumed commercial passenger services back to all its pre-pandemic destinations, includingJohannesburg, Mauritius, Tel Aviv and Mumbai.As part of its plan to rebuild its route network, reaffirming its commitment to its markets, AirSeychelles has in-line with the gradual […]
#Africa Protected Areas Congress announces patrons of the event
(Posted 20th January 2022) The Government of Rwanda through its Ministry of Environment, this morning unveiled three former African Heads of State as patrons for the upcoming inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC). The three former heads of state include H.E Hailemariam Desalegn – former Prime Minister for Ethiopia; H.E Issoufou Mahamadou – former […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview340.580.623 Cases and 5.587.316 Deaths as of 20th January 2022 273.374.352 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.64 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Richard Vigne of #OlPejeta fame joins the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation as Executive Director ?
(Posted 20th January 2022) The African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and its Advisory Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Anthony Vigne as the first-ever Executive Director of the School, effective January 24th, 2022. The founding goal of the African Leadership University’s (ALU) School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is to promote conservation […]
#UgandaAirlines – operating the world’s and #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 20th January 2022) Uganda’s national carrier Uganda Airlines operates the world’s youngest aircraft fleet for the second year in a row. Boasting an average aircraft age of only 1,95 years, they have been named the winner of the “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022“. For the first time, ch-aviation also recognises Aircraft Leasing […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#DiaryofaMuzungu’s Charlotte looks back at 2021
(Posted 19th January 2022) Article by Charlotte Beauvoisin, first published at www.diaryofamuzungu.com Pandemic people – my best of 2021 From #LockdownDiaries to gratitude! Diary of a Muzungu’s review of 2021 Wasn’t 2021 extraordinary? Isolation has given us all an opportunity to rethink many things – whether we wanted to or not! – and I certainly […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview336.485.520 Cases and 5.577.084 Deaths as of 19th January 2022 271.936.227 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.65 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#AirKenya links Kisumu / Kenya with Entebbe / Uganda
(Posted 19th January 2022) Kisumu offers plenty of exploration options for safari-goers within Kenya and Uganda. Exploration within KenyaThe flight departs Kisumu International Airport at 1325 hrs to arrive in the Mara at 1400 hrs, in time for the afternoon game drive. The return flight leaves Mara at 0815 hrs after an early dawn game drive […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 19th January 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS ExxonMobil Announces Ambition for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2050ExxonMobilExxonMobil today announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets… Read more>> J&J booster 85% […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways to restart flights to Durban!
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will resume flights to Durban. The airline, which took to the skies again in September 2021, is planning to operate a three times daily return service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban from… READ MORE
#IATA shares airlines financial monitor report December 2021 and January 2022
(Posted 19th January 2022) Airlines Financial MonitorDecember 2021 – January 2022 IATA is pleased to share herewith the December 2021 to January 2022 report of the Airlines Financial Monitor. Key points: The latest financial results confirm that the pressure on the industry’s operating profitability eased in Q3 2021. In the sample of 87 airlines, the […]
#BrusselsAirlines set for further route expansion in summer 2022
(Posted 19th January 2022) This coming summer season, starting on March 27th, Brussels Airlines will offer 85 destinations, with a focus on leisure. Newcomers in the airline’s summer portfolio compared to last year are Arecife (Lanzarote), Chania (Crete), Hurghada (Egypt), Mytilene (Lesbos), Samos, Marrakesh ( Morocco), Rabat (Morocco) and Munich (Germany). After a winter which […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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 – Namibia: FlyNamibia to increase flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia, previously known as FlyWestair, is set to increase flights to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline, which is currently operating three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, is planning to add… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Mack Air to launch “The Hwange Circuit” air service in Zimbabwe in April 2022!
Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to be granted an International Scheduled Service License, and Zimbabwean private charter company Central Air Transport Services (CATS) are set to launch a new air service between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and airstrips in the Hwange and surrounding areas. “The Hwange Circuit” […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Brussels Airport News Updates January 2022
(Posted 18th January 2022) Travel to Brussels or via Brussels? Then this information will help you with the latest updates from Brussels Airport. Are you planning a trip to Belgium? We welcome you! Maybe it’s already a routine to you, but make sure that in addition to your identity card or travel pass, you can […]
#IATA appoints new Senior Vice President
(Posted 18th January 2022) IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview330.956.809 Cases and 5.562.795 Deaths as of 17th January 2022 268.912.220 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.68 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Uganda Airlines named by CH Aviation as operator of #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 17th January 2022) Uganda Airlines’ fleet of six aircraft comprising two Airbus A338Neo’s and four CRJ900’sseries, with an average age of 1.15 years, has been ranked as the youngest fleet in Africa as well as in the world by CH Aviation. The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping […]
Air Seychelles’ operates third youngest fleet in #Africa
(Posted 17th January 2022) Air Seychelles fleet of seven aircraft comprising two Airbus A320neos and five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400series, with an average age of 4.3 years, has been ranked as the third youngest fleet in Africa by chaviation.The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping a young,modern and efficient fleet […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview328.495.699 Cases and 5.557.246 Deaths as of 16th January 2022 267.371.226 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.69 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#Akagera News Roundup for 2021
(Posted 16th January 2022) Akagera News October-December 2021 © Gaël Ruboneka Vande wegheHello and welcome to our last newsletter for 2021. Despite the setbacks of Covid still hampering tourism worldwide, we’ve enjoyed a fruitful and eventful 2021, and would like to take this opportunity to thank all our visitors and supporters throughout the year. We hope 2022 […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview326.260.596 Cases and 5.552.712 Deaths as of 15th January 2022 266.352.854 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.70 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Ken Uduny’s latest insights: Guide to online travel agencies
(Posted 15th January 2022) Have you’ve ever wondered what an OTA actually is, how OTAs make money, why travelers like you and hotels use OTAs? Online travel agents have become an integral part of many travellers’ “search and book” routine. It used to be so much more tedious to book travel, requiring a phone call […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview323.738.447 Cases and 5.546.274 Deaths as of 14th January 2022 265.227.913 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.71 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Inbound travellers are required to use the “Trusted Travel System” from 15 January 2022!
As of 15 January 2022, all travellers entering Namibia through its thirteen main Ports of Entry are required to have their Covid-19 test results uploaded on the Trusted Travel System (TT). Once the test results are uploaded to the system, a code will be generated which will then be used at the Port of Entry […]
