#Airbus shows remarkable resilience during year 1 of the global pandemic
REDUCED AND DEFERRED DELIVERIES AND NEW SALES LEAVE AIRBUS WITH A 7184 AIRCRAFT BACKLOG (Posted 16th January 2021) Airbus 2020 deliveries demonstrate resilience ? 566 commercial aircraft deliveries, 34 percent fewer than in 2019, in line with adaptation plan ? 383 new aircraft orders, 268 net orders, 7,184 aircraft in backlog #Airbus Against the odds […]
#AFRAA News Updates
AFRAA’s COVID-19 crisis & industry initiatives 2020 was an exceptionally tough year in history and the air transport industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the start of the pandemic, AFRAA responded rapidly by taking necessary initiatives and actions in close collaboration with key air transport institutions, partners and stakeholders to find […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 93.843.671 Cases and 2.009.062 Deaths as of today 15th of January 2021 67.026.027 cases have […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
TravelComments.com – Pretoria: Rietvlei Nature Reserve has introduced new operating hours!
The Rietvlei Nature Reserve, situated south east of Pretoria, has announced new operating hours. The Nature Reserve now operates daily between 07:00 and 18:00. Rietvlei Nature Reserve closes for the last visitor to enter at 16:00 to allow all visitors to make their way out of the Nature Reserve by 18:00. Visitors can only access […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique tightens measures against Covid-19!
The Government of Mozambique has introdced severeal new measures and reactivated several other restrictions to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the country. In an address broadcast to the nation on 13 January 2021, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced that from today (15 January 2021) a number of mitigation measures will come into effect for […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: LAM-Mozambique ends flights between Maputo Lisbon!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, has announed the suspension of flights between Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo and Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal, with effect from today (15 January 2021). According to the airline, this is… [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
Hi-Fly Marketing launches innovative service for Africa
MATCHING AVIATION TALENT WITH DEMAND BY AIRLINES, MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS AND AVIATION BUSINESSES (Posted 15th January 2021) Hi-Fly Marketing has launched Africa’s first dedicated aviation industry personnel agency, Hi-Fly Talent & Resourcing, to match airlines, aircraft maintenance providers and other aviation businesses across the continent and beyond with qualified and competent African executives and specialist talent. […]
Spotlight Workshop and Travel Expo in Arusha set for 03rd February
INVITATION All Tanzanian Tour Operators and Travel Agents Are Invited To Attend Meet Hotels, Resorts, Safari Lodges and Tourism Organizations from Zanzibar, Tanzania mainland and East Africa to negotiate 2021 rates, get updated on products offered by Hotels, Lodges and Resorts and learn about new developments. Sponsored and Supported by: Buyers Attendance is open to […]
Serena Hotels publish East African Residents Rates for 2021
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Seychelles opens up for visitors with full vaccinations and negative PCR test
SEYCHELLES OPENS UP FOR TOURISTS BUT … (Posted 15th January 2021) REQUIRED FOR UNRESTRICTED ENTRY – BOTH VACCINATION DOSES RECEIVED AND A NEGATIVE PCR COVID19 TEST Recognizing the importance of tourism for the archipelago’s economy has Seychelles, as first country in the world, now fully opened to tourism again, but with certain conditions. As before […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 93.035.809 Cases and 1.992.576 Deaths as of today 14th of January 2021 66.515.972 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19 lockdown in Lesotho: Airlink temporarily suspends flights to Maseru!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the suspension of its daily service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru from today (14 January 2021) until 27 January 2021. This is due to the total lockdown in Lesotho,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to temporarily suspend flights to Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park. This follows a local outbreak of COVID-19 in the Skukuza area and at other nearby camps. Flights will be suspended until 28 January 2021. Daily flights affected by the suspension of services are:… […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates temporarily suspends flights to South Africa!
The largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all flights to and from South Africa. According to the airline, the suspension will run from 16 January 2021 to 28 January 2021 due to operational reasons. The last flights to Emirates’ three South African […]
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#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 – Kruger National Park: The Mingerhout Dam near Letaba Rest Camp will get demolished!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Mingerhout Dam in Kruger National Park, found on the S47, about 9km north west of Letaba Rest Camp, will get demolished. The demolition operation, which will be done in conjunction with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), will be conducted from 24 January 2021 until […]
Congo Airways confirms firm delivery of two Embraer E 195’s
CONGO GOVERNMENT MAKES PAYMENTS TO SECURE DELIVERY OF TWO EMBRAER 195’S IN EARLY 2021 (Posted 14th January 2021) With the mandatory downpayments for two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft on order for Congo Airways – made by the Congolese government – has the stage been set for the delivery of the two new planes in early 2022. […]
Air Kenya takes delivery of a Dash8-200
CONFIDENT IN KENYA’S TOURISM FUTURE DOES AIR KENYA TAKE DELIVERY OF A DASH 8-200 (Posted 14th January 2021) Air Kenya, one of two leading beach and bush airlines in Kenya, has reportedly taken delivery of a De Havilland Dash 8 – 200, MSN 516. The aircraft has a seating capacity of 37 seats in an […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Lower Sabi Rest Camp temporarily closed until further notice!
South African National Parks (SANParks) just announced that the Lower Sabi Rest Camp in Kruger National Park has been temporarily closed until further notice due to a a spike in the number of employees infected with Covid-19. According to SANParks… [READ MORE]
Porini Camps / Gamewatcher Kenya News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope that you and your families have enjoyed the festive season, and as we leave behind the extraordinary year of 2020 we can embrace this new year with a positive outlook and confidence that better days are ahead for us all. Nature is thriving here in our national parks, game reserves […]
Lesotho flight ban leads to Airlink suspending route to Maseru
#COVID19 SPREAD ONCE AGAIN IMPACTS ON AIR CONNECTIVITY (Posted 13th January 2021) Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, regrets to announce the suspension of the daily service between Johannesburg and Maseru from tomorrow, 14th January, following the Lesotho government’s ban of passenger flights to and from Moshoeshoe I International Airport. “We regret, but respect the decision […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethiopian Airlines get Airbus commendation Vanguard Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, has expressed the airline’s appreciation to Airbus, the largest aircraft manufacturer, for deeming it fit to recognize the role it played and is still playing in the COVID- 19 Global Pandemic Crisis…Read more>> ENERGY South […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th of January 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 92.183.337 Cases and 1.974.201 Deaths as of today 13th of January 2021 65.997.760 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Lesotho goes into a 14-day lockdown!
The Government of Lesotho has decided to put the country on a two-week total lockdown starting from midnight on 14 January 2021. The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Dr Moeketsi Majoro, announed the decision when addressing the nation on state television on 12 January 2021. The shutdown means Lesotho has been put to an adjusted red […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Travellers do not require another Covid-19 PCR test when leaving the country!
According to the 23rd Covid-19 public briefing on the national response measures and preparedness by Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, on 13 January 2021, all non-Namibian travellers must present a negative Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result that is not older than 7 days (168 hours) at Port of […]
#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
Kenya Airways suspends Seychelles flights
CONNECTIVITY TO SEYCHELLES IMPACTED BY FLIGHT SUSPENSION OF KENYA AIRWAYS AND EMIRATES DROPPING ONE FREQUENCY (Posted 13th January 2021) Information from the Seychelles suggests that flight connectivity has been reduced after Kenya Airways, which only recently resumed twice a week services between Nairobi and Mahe, has suspended the route at least until the end of […]
