#AFRAA’s #aviation industry overview for #Africa
AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA (Posted 30th November 2019) OVERVIEW The African continent is home to 17% of the global population but its air traffic accounts for less than 3% of global traffic. African airlines lose an average of $1.54 per passenger carried while globally airlines earn $6.12 per passenger carried. Today, in several parts of […]
Kenya Civil Aviation releases aviation statistics
USEFUL STATISTICS SHOW STATE OF KENYA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 30th November 2019) A set of statistics released by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has met with both interest as well as complaints. Interest was shown from the aviation fraternity across the East African region and complaints were received by ATCNews from aviators in Uganda, Tanzania […]
Media India Group to launch Africa section in December
AFRICA TRAVEL NEWS TO FEATURE IN INDIA’S LARGEST TRAVEL MAGAZINE (Posted 30th November 2019) The Media India Group, the subcontinent’s largest travel publication company which includes ‘India Outbound‘ will effective this December formally launch the partnership with both ATCNews and VoyagesAfriq, which was sealed during the Magical Kenya Travel Expo #MKTE2019 in Nairobi in early […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe counts down to launch of new route
DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN BULAWAYO AND JOHANNESBURG EXCITE BOTH MARKETS (Posted 30th November 2019) Preparations for the final arrangements are underway at Fastjet Zimbabwe in anticipation of the inaugural flight from Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, to Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital. Effective Thursday, 05th of December 2019, will the airline fly the new route […]
Uganda and Ethiopia seek closer economic ties
UGANDA – ETHIOPIA BUSINESS FORUM RAISES KEEN INTEREST IN COOPERATION (Posted 29th November 2019) Earlier today did delegations from the chambers of commerce and industry in Uganda and Ethiopia come together for a half day business forum, facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy in Kampala. The Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Alemtsehay Meseret opened the proceedings, […]
The 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 boosts efforts to deal with unruly passengers
Boost for Efforts to Tackle Unruly Passengers as MP14 Set to Come into Force The International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 01st of January 2020. MP14 enhances the capacity of states to curb the escalation in the severity and frequency of unruly behavior […]
#AirSeychelles commences Tel Aviv flights
TEL AVIV FLIGHTS BY AIR SEYCHELLES MAKE VISITS TO THE PARADISE ISLANDS VERY EASY (Posted 28th November 2019) Air Seychelles earlier today launched its first nonstop flight from Tel Aviv, linking Israel to the Seychelles. Flight HM021 which landed at the Seychelles International Airport at 8.15am was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute, in […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 – Preparations already in overdrive
AviaDev Insight Africa delivers the ground truth from aviation leaders AviaDev Insight is the first podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in an informal and candid fashion. We have just passed the 100 episode milestone and would like to invite you […]
#Uganda Tourism Board officially launches POATE2020
PEARL OF AFRICA TRAVEL EXPO 2019 NOW ON OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN (Posted 28th November 2019) The annual international tourism expo in Uganda will next year take place between February 04th and 06th. The theme of the event has been named as: ‘Inspiring high value engagement to promote intra African Travel for leisure and business‘. The event […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 28th November 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
The 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 – flying into clear air or more turbulence?
TANZANIA PUTS FASTJET (T) INTO LIQUIDATION AS FASTJET (Z) MAY SEE OWNERSHIP CHANGES (Posted 27th November 2019) Tanzanian authorities are driving the last nail into the coffin of Fastjet (Tanzania) as the liquidation of the company has now reportedly been ordered. While national airline Air Tanzania lingered on the ground, debt ridden, mismanaged and without […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Birds draw tourists to Malipati CAJ News BIRD-WATCHING enthusiasts are flocking to Malipati, south of Chiredzi, 650km southeast of Harare, CAJ News Africa can reveal…Read more>> Incentives to Boost Tourism The Herald Incentives that Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube extended to tourism industry through the 2020 National Budget, will give impetus to […]
Gambia Tourism recommends elections to be held outside peak tourist season
Another edition of #ATQ News from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a […]
Zimbabwe rubbishes ‘airspace closure’ reports
‘MALICIOUS AND TOTALLY FABRICATED, AKA FAKE NEWS‘ ABOUT ZIMBABWE AIRSPACE CLOSURE (Posted 27th November 2019) Zimbabwe was in the cross hairs of yet to be identified peddlers of fake news again, which in the wee hours of last night began to suggest that the airspace was closed and no flights were to take off or […]
The 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
Nigeria Travel Week ends on a high note
NIGERIA TRAVEL WEEK 2019 CONCLUDES AT THE TROPICANA BEACH RESORT (Posted 27th November 2019) Explore – Engage – Experience were the key words of this year’s Nigeria Travel Week, which concluded last weekend with the traditional ‘Hang Out‘ and participants throughout the week did exactly that. The La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort at the Lekki […]
Mombasa visits made quick and easy – Part 2 of 3
UGANDA AIRLINES’ NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO MOMBASA OPENS UP DESTINATION KENYA COAST FOR VISITORS ACROSS THEIR GROWING NETWORK (Posted 27th November 2019) #HassleFreeToDiani #MagicalKenya – Was the name a lucky strike by marketeers or does it reflect the reality on the ground? Well, probably both as a recent visit to the Kenya coast, facilitated by Uganda […]
Keeping More Dollars in Destinations
Future of Tourism in Africa – Keeping More Dollars in Destinations. Published on November 26, 2019 by Mr. Thomas Mueller of Rainmaker Thomas Müller Democratizing technology to keep more tourism spend in destinations for sustainable tourism development. The global travel, tourism and hospitality industry is changing at an ever-fast pace. The internet has completely transformed […]
#Driftwood News from #Malindi
Greetings from all of us here at Driftwood. It’s been action-packed around here since our last newsletter. We took care of some maintenance to the main buildings and we’ve repaired our magnificent makuti in places. For you, it is the same unbeatable view and warm, hospitable service. We once again hosted our doctor friends from […]
#WildernessSafaris – News Updates from #Namibia
WILDERNESS SAFARIS ANNOUNCES THE RESTORATION OF LITTLE KULALA November 2019 – Wilderness Safaris’ acclaimed desert retreat in Namibia’s extraordinary Sossusvlei area, Little Kulala, has closed for remodelling. Scheduled to reopen in June 2020, the refurbished camp will maintain the same much-loved look and feel, with great emphasis placed on offering innovative in- and out-of-camp activities […]
#OlPejeta News Update
November 2019 Dear ATCNews Readers, Keeping up with 133 black rhinos 21 rhinos were ‘ear-notched’ in October, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service. Marking rhinos with a unique cut pattern in their ears makes it easy for rangers to identify shy or fast-moving individuals in thick bush, and enables more efficient monitoring. // want […]
The 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
Light aircraft overturns on take off at Nyeri’s Nyaribo airstrip
AIRCRAFT ENDS UPSIDE DOWN OFF THE RUNWAY AS TRAINEE PILOT FAILS TO TAKE OFF (Posted 25th November 2019) It was scares only for the trainee pilot in a Cessna 152 aircraft, registered in Kenya as 5X-BZK, MSN 1528343 when his solo flight ended in a massive failure. His attempt to take off ended up on […]
#WTMA2020 – Registration is now open
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On REGISTRATION FOR WTM AFRICA 2020 IS NOW OPEN. You can register on the home page of the WTM Africa website by clicking HERE. WTM Africa attracts an array of industry leaders and has become a true global marketplace […]
Freddie Mercury Museum launched in Zanzibar
FIRST EVER FREDDIE MERCURY MUSEUM OPENED ON THE SPICE ISLAND OF ZANZIBAR (Posted 25th November 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Javed Jafferji) The first ever Museum dedicated to the world music legend Freddie Mercury, has been opened on the island of Zanzibar and is located in Shangani in the heart of Zanzibar Stone Town. The new […]
The 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
Another Tanzanian aircraft impounded in Canada
BRAND NEW DE HAVILLAND Q400 IMPOUNDED AS TANZANIA TAKES OUT HER ANGER OF CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER (Posted 25th November 2019) The Tanzanian government is reportedly hopping mad that yet another newly purchased aircraft, a De Havilland Q400, has been seized on instructions of court. The same situation happened two years ago when another brand new […]
Air Peace CEO and CFO categorically deny the charges brought against them
AIR PEACE DUO CHARGED IN US FEDERAL COURT DENY CHARGES AND PROMISE A VIGOROUS DEFENSE (Posted 25th November 2019) The Air Peace CEO and CFO both hit back at the US Department of Justice, which indicted them a few days ago, and going by consensus among the people ATCNews spoke to while in Lagos, purely […]
