Kenya registered aircraft crash lands in Bardere / Somalia
LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE LEADS TO MAJOR INCIDENT ON LANDING (Posted 05th July 2020) (Twitter picture – no photo origin available so no photo credit can be given) While information available right now is sketchy can it be confirmed that a Kenyan registered Fokker 50 aircraft, 5Y-WFC MSN 20250, suffered a landing incident while attempting to […]
Scientific Weddings – a new phrase in the phase of the ‘New Normal’
KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL HOSTS THE FIRST ‘SCIENTIFIC WEDDING‘ AFTER REOPENING EARLIER IN THE WEEK (Posted 05th of July 2020) Once upon a time would a function room at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre cater for between 30 and 35 tables with a capacity between 300 to 350 guests, but that was before a #COVID19 imposed […]
Ethiopian Airlines expected to declare a profit when financial year ends next week
ETHIOPIAN SET TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER PROFITABLE YEAR AMID A SHARP DROP IN REVENUES DUE TO #COVID19 (Posted 05th July 2020) (Ato Tewolde Gebremariam has continued reason to smile given the sterling performance of Ethiopian Airlines despite the challenges of #COVID19) Tewolde Gebremariam, the CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, last week said in an interview […]
Laikipia Forum News Updates
June Edition 2020 WATER Water Challenges and Solutions in the Upper Ewaso Basin The documentary ‘Water and Resilience’ was developed by the Mount Kenya Ewaso Water Partnership (MKEWP) with support from various stakeholders from WRUAs, Community Water Projects, WRA, County Governments, Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network among others. Cordaid and Partners for Resilience […]
African Parks sign long term agreement with Benin
BENIN GOVERNMENT SIGNS LONG TERM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ‘W NATIONAL PARK‘ (Posted 05th July 2020) Dear ATCNews readers, Having worked in close partnership with the Government of Benin for the past three years to secure and revitalise Pendjari National Park, it is my great pleasure to share that we have now concluded a management agreement […]
Rwanda announces opening of airport effective 01st of August
RWANDA BEATS UGANDA AND KENYA TO THE LINE BY ANNOUNCING AIRPORT REOPENING (Posted 05th July 2020) Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure has announced that the international airport in Kigali will reopen, effective 01st of August. This measure will allow all domestic, regional and international flights to resume but passengers and crews will be subject to added […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 11.233.742 Cases and 530.019 Deaths as of today, 04th of July 2020 6.374.758 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.71 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: National Parks still not open for overnight stays!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has reminded travellers that its National Parks in South Africa remain closed for overnight accommodation as per alert level three lockdown regulations on leisure and interprovincial travel. All overnight bookings for July 2020 have therefore been suspended; the public will be advised in due course when bookings open. SANParks advises […]
The Kampala Serena Hotel – The New Normal Of Service
CLASSIC HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE UNDERGOES MODIFICATIONS TO CATER FOR NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES (Posted 04th of July 2020) There is a so-called ‘New Normal‘ which has made its round through the hospitality industry, not just in Uganda or East Africa but the rest of the world. It is a new phrase, which no doubt […]
Air Seychelles announces twice a week flights to Dubai
AIR SEYCHELLES TO DUBAI AND ONWARD WITH EMIRATES (Posted 04th July 2020) Air Seychelles, in a break from past UAE destinations when the airline concentrated entirely on partner Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub, has now announced a twice a week service from Mahe to Dubai, every Tuesday and Saturday. There, similar to what was done previously […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 11.034.046 Cases and 525.155 Deaths as of today, 03rd of July 2020 6.186.869 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.76 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
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#QatarAirways introduces added safety measures on board their aircraft
QATAR AIRWAYS ADDS FACE SHIELD FOR PASSENGERS ON BOARD AS MANDATORY REQUIREMENT (Posted 03rd July 2020) Passengers are now required to wear a face shield, in addition to a face mask or covering, throughout their flight, and will be given a complimentary protective kit onboard The airline has also introduced a new protective gown for […]
Brussels Airlines struggles with long haul destination rollout due to continued destination lockdowns
GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWNS BLAMED FOR DELAY IN RELAUNCH OF LONG HAUL DESTINATIONS TO THE US AND AFRICA (Posted 03rd July 2020) Brussels Airlines launched its flight schedule for September and October, offering more destinations and extra frequencies on both leisure and corporate routes. During these months, the Belgian airline will operate 45% of its normal schedule […]
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The New Africa Story – take note of the revised date of 07th July
Our previous event announcement included the wrong date in the body of the message. Please note the correct date for The new Africa Story is 7 July 2020. The New Africa Story 7 July 2020 1 PM EST | 5 PM GMT | 7 PM CAT ATA launched theXchange in response to the exceptional circumstances […]
#IATA claims quarantine measures threaten aviation kickstart in #Africa
AVIATION INDUSTRY HEAVILY IMPACTED BY QUARANTINE MEASURES TAKEN BY AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS (Posted 03rd July 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Quarantine Measures threaten Aviation Restart in Africa and the Middle East Government-imposed quarantine measures in 36 countries across Africa and the Middle East (AME) account for 40% of all quarantine measures globally The International Air Transport Association […]
Kampala Serena Reopening – Meet the ‘New Normal’ in hotel operations
#COVID19 FORCES MAJOR CHANGES IN HOTEL OPERATIONS (Posted 03rd of July 2020) (Impressions of the Kampala Serena Hotel as reopening day unfolds) As hotel operations go underway again in Uganda, will guests checking into their choice places find out that a ‘New Normal‘ awaits them on arrival, from the main gate’s security checkpoint to the […]
#IATA asks governments to bear the cost of health checks
ACI and IATA Call for Governments to Bear Costs of Public Health Measures Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable diseases should be borne by governments. The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the industry […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.850.228 Cases and 519.977 Deaths as of today, 02nd of July 2020 6.067.702 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.79 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
WHO urges caution as air transport in Africa gains traction again
WHO URGES STRONG HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES AS AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA RELAUNCHES (Posted 02nd of July 2020) While open borders are vital for the free flow of goods and people, initial analysis by WHO found that lockdowns along with public health measures reduced the spread of COVID-19 As African countries begin to reopen borders […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest: From the Edge of Kibale Forest
CHARLOTTE HAS BEEN WONDERING WHERE THE ELEPHANTS ARE Episode 2 of Volume 1 By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, posted from Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest (Posted 02nd of July 2020) In the second of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. My morning walk cum run skirts the […]
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel now also open again
SERENA HOTELS ARE PROGRESSIVELY REOPENING THEIR CITY HOTELS IN EAST AFRICA (Posted 02nd of July 2020) From left to right, cutting the tape, are The Mayor of Ilala Omary Kumbi La Moto, the Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Godwin Mollel, the Deputy Minister of Labour incharge of Policy and Parliament Anthony Mavunde The Deputy Minister […]
Uganda Airlines repatriation flight underway
UGANDA AIRLINES OPERATES FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SINCE 22ND MARCH (Posted 02nd July 2020) Uganda Airlines first repatriation flight, to bring stranded Ugandans home from both Johannesburg and Lusaka, has reached South Africa’s commercial capital and is preparing to fly back via Lusaka in Zambia. The flight was initially planned for the 25th of June but […]
TravelComments.com – Kenya: Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reduces entry fees to all game parks and reserves!
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Najib Balala, has announced that entry fees to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) game parks and reserves have been reduced. This applies to all local (citzens and residents) and international tourists effective 01 July 2020, for one year. The discounted rates are aimed at bolstering Kenya’s tourism sector and help […]
#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 – Coronavirus pandemic: Mozambique has extended the State of Emergency until 29 July 2020!
The Government of Mozambique has extended the countrywide State of Emergency in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by another 30 days until 29 July 2020. According to the Mozambique’s President, Filipe Nyusi, the country relaxes some measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus during the extended State of Emergency and allows certain sectors […]
Taita Hills and Salt Lick Lodges revert back to the owners
SAROVA HOTELS HAND BACK TAITA HILLS AND SALT LICK LODGES TO THE OWNERS (Posted 01st of July 2020) Two of Kenya’s iconic lodges have undergone a management change as of today, 01st of July 2020. Taita Hills and Salt Lick lodges, for many years capably managed by Sarova Hotels, have reverted to the owning company, […]
The F.O.M.O Travel Show – Impressions from Kilifi
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S IMPRESSIONS OF HER PRE #COVID19 TRIP TO THE BLACK MARLIN IN KILIFI (Posted 01st of July 2020) A little birdie told me that the Black Marlin luxury complex in Kilifi was re-opening. Excited by the news, I dusted down my archives and re-lived the time last year when The F.O.M.O. Travel show was […]
