COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of March 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 116.866.859 Cases and 2.595.144 Deaths as of 06th of March 2021 92.476.590 cases have recovered. […]
Peter Gerber takes over as Brussels Airlines CEO
DIETER VRANCKX SET TO TAKE OVER AS CEO OF SWISS (Posted 06th March 2021) (Peter Gerber on the left and Dieter Vranckx on the right, both pictures courtesy of Brussels Airlines) Peter Gerber, (56) currently CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, will be heading Brussels Airlines as from March 01st 2021 and fulfil the newly created role […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of March 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda #COVID19 This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines Global overview: 116.419.051 Cases and 2.584.582 Deaths as of […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The Roads Authority has released an update on the conditions of roads in north eastern Namibia!
Namibia’s Road Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has released an update on the status/condition of roads in Kavango West, Kavango East and the Zambezi Region in the north eastern part of Namibia (as of 05 March 2021):… [READ MORE]
#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
Uganda Airlines partners with Diani’s best resort to give Ugandans great value
BAOBAB RESORT OFFERS GREAT ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES TO DIANI IN CONJUNCTION WITH UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 05th March 2021) Africa’s best family resort – according to TripAdvisor rankings in 2020 – the Baobab Beach Resort, has partnered with Uganda Airlines to bring one of the world’s greatest beaches, Diani Beach, closer to Ugandans searching for a […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of March 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 115.973.282 Cases and 2.575.102 Deaths as of 04th of March 2021 91.698.147 cases have recovered. […]
#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
Corona pandemic hits Brussels Airlines hard
BRUSSELS AIRLINES RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN 2020 AS PETER GERBER TAKES OVER AS NEW CEO (Posted 04th March 2021) In line with expectations due to the Covid-19 crisis, Brussels Airlines booked a loss of EUR 293 million in the financial year 2020. Losses and cash-out limited by stringent cost-saving and cash management measures. Revenue […]
Uganda Airlines speaks out on long haul destination launch
LAUNCH EXPECTED UPON COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATION (Posted 04th March 2021) Following a number of negative media reports about the launch of long haul destinations has Uganda Airlines given details about the ongoing certification process of the new Airbus A330-800Neo aircraft.Usually well informed aviation sources in Entebbe have suggested to ATCNews that it might be the […]
African #Aviation experts discuss ways and means to reduce cost
AAIG BRINGS AFRICAS AVIATION INDUSTRY TOGETHER TO SEEK COST REDUCTIONS (Posted 04th March 2021) The African Aviation Industry Group (AAIG) held a high level webinar to deliberate on practical solutions for the reduction of high cost of air transport operations in Africa. Staged under the theme: “Achieving Affordable Air Transport across Africa”, stakeholders at the […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com Government of Zambia to Boost the Protection of Kafue National Park According to African Parks’ official website, the plan aims to boost financial and technical support for Kafue National Park with US$3 million over a 12 month period. This comes as great news for the conservation and protection of one of […]
Porini / Gamewatcher Safaris updates from the bush
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from Kenya where the fascinating natural world continues to enchant all our recent visitors, reviving jaded spirits during these difficult times. The successful roll-out of Covid vaccines means that the easing of travel restrictions are now expected for countries which had imposed these, including the UK, so more visitors will now […]
#Aviation – The Road to Recovery
JON HOWELL OF #AVIADEVAFRICA TO INTRODUCE DOHOP INTERLINE (Posted 04th March 2021) Dohop & AviaDev are thrilled to invite you to our Airline Partnerships Webinar, which will take place on the 18th of March starting at 10 am GMT. During the event, several Dohop airline partners such as Transavia, AirFrance, easyJet, and Vueling will join […]
#AFRAA to link Africa’s aviation industry through ‘Sky Connect’
JOIN AFRAA’S ‘SKY CONNECT‘ INITIATIVE (Posted 04th March 2021) On 10th March 2021, AFRAA will launch the Sky-Connect dialogues – a monthly top executive leadership series on developments within the aviation space in Africa and globally. The AFRAA Sky-Connect dialogues will host one top executive for a lively, educative and thought-provoking discussion that will edge […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS CCA Insights: From the Pen of Florie Liser Corporate Council on Africa Dear CCA Members and Friends, 2021 is a year of hope and promise as we embrace new leadership here in the United States and collaborate with our African partners on economic recovery from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic…Read more>> Corporate […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of March 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 115.495.464 Cases and 2.563.830 Deaths as of 01st of March 2021 91.252.676 cases have recovered. […]
#Aircrash #SouthSudan Questions galore over registration of crashed aircraft
SOUTH SUDAN SUPREME AIRLINES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE OVER ALLEGED FAKE REGISTRATION OF CRASH AIRCRAFT (Posted 03rd March 2021) A South Sudan Supreme Airlines LET 410 crashed 24 hours ago shortly after take off with 8 passengers and 2 crew on board near the Pieri airstrip. The flight was destined for the Yuai airstrip. None of […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Resorts to slash rates by 70% during weekdays in March 2021!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it is celebrating the country’s 31st independence anniversary by offering a 70% accommodation discount during weekdays (Mondays to Fridays) for March 2021 (01 – 31 March 2021). The discount is running at… [READ […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg has closed again!
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg has closed again until further notice on 01 March 2021 due to the continued effects of Covid-19. The Musuem, which forms part of the Gold Reef City complex right in the heart of Johannesburg,… [READ MORE]
#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
#IATA data show air cargo demand in January 2021 returns to pre pandemic levels
January Air Cargo Demand Recovers to pre-COVID Levels The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand returned to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) for the first time since the onset of the crisis. January demand also showed strong month-to-month growth over December 2020 levels. […]
#IATA data show passenger demand in January records a further fall
PASSENGER NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DROP YET MORE (Posted 03rd March 2021) Total demand in January 2021 – compared to January 2019 – down by 72 percent From Bad to Worse: January Passenger Demand Falls Further The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of March 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global Overview: 115.168.695 Cases and 2.554.131 Deaths as of 01st of March 2021 90.840.726 cases have recovered. […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe has relaxed lockdown measures!
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced in a televised address on 28 March 2021 the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown measures. According to the President, the overnight curfew now starts from 22:00 to 05:30. Inter-city travel… [READ MORE]
#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
#Fastjet launches new travel benefits
FASTJET FLEXI FLYERS SET TO ENJOY ADDED BENEFITS (Posted 02nd March 2021) Fastjet is pleased to announce, effective from tomorrow, Wednesday 03rd of March 2021, the introduction of new travel flexibility options under the “Flexi-Go” banner, which will apply on all fare types across its domestic and international network. The introduction of this new product […]
Segera Retreat goes into reforestation overdrive
TREE OF LIFE – ANOTHER ZEITZ FOUNDATION PROJECT TO KEEP KENYA GREEN (Posted 02nd March 2021) Following the successful launch of East Africa’s first All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy in 2019, also reported by ATCNews at the time, the ZEITZ foundation embarked on its next important initiative in 2020: combining education and vocational training with a […]
Grumeti Air announces flights from the Serengeti to Kigali
GRUMETI AIR FLIGHTS PERMIT FOR UNIQUE SAFARI COMBINATION OF BIG GAME AND PRIMATES (Posted 02nd March 2021) As an important milestone in creating a “luxury network” by connecting all the top destinations in East Africa in an efficient, reliable and professional way, Grumeti Air is proud to announce the addition of the latest jewel to […]
Africa Tourism Partners announce new MICE Masterclass
AFRICA BUSINESS EVENTS INDUSTRY SET FOR ITS FIRST 2021 HYBRID AFRICA MICE MASTERCLASS (Posted 02nd March 2021) Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with South African Tourism, Gauteng Tourism Authority and BDO South Africa are pleased to announce that the 2021 Africa Business Tourism MICE Masterclass will be held in hybrid format. The in-person session of […]
