Qatar Airways’ hub airport voted best airport in the Middle East, AGAIN
HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VOTED BEST FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE TIME (Posted 14th December 2019) Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the third consecutive year at the 16th Annual Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey Awards in Los Angeles. The award recognizes airports across the world […]
Air Seychelles to go daily to Mumbai with added 7th flight
AIR SEYCHELLES MARKS FIVE YEARS IN INDIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, is today celebrating five years of non-stop service between India and Seychelles. Launched as a three per week service in December 2014, to date the Seychelles flag carrier currently operates six weekly flights to […]
Turkish Airlines faces ban order from Nigeria aviation authorities
MISSING BAGGAGE THE BONE OF CONTENTION IN WRANGLE OVER TURKISH AIRLINES OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Information received from Lagos suggests that Turkish Airlines was served with a flight ban order by Nigerian aviation authorities over the continued problem with passengers arriving but not their baggage. Government statements spoke of the poor treatment […]
#IATA says carbon emissions per passenger at record lows
Carbon Emissions Per Passenger Decrease More Than 50% Since 1990 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990. Much of the improvement has occurred because the industry has achieved an annual fuel efficiency improvement of 2.3% over the period since 2009, […]
Early Christmas for Tanzania as new DHC Dash8-400 now enroute
GROUNDED Q400 RELEASED AND BEGINS JOURNEY TO TANZANIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Following a settlement of sorts, which details are kept under close wraps by the Tanzanian government, was the impounded brand new De Havilland DHC Dash8-400 – previously known as the Bombardier Q400 – released and according to information immediately left Canada on a […]
#UNWTO Tourism News Updates
UN Tourism News – Edition #7 – December 13 2019 Tourism’s Carbon Emissions Measured in Landmark Report Launched At COP25 World leaders met in Madrid for the UN Climate Summit, COP25, and UNWTO was there representing the transformative power of tourism. At a special official side event, UNWTO released a landmark new report analysing the […]
#UNWTO – Continued tourism growth contributes to sustainable development
TOURISM GROWTH STRENGTHENS THE SECTOR’S POTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA (Posted 13th December 2019) International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global economic growth, bearing witness to its huge potential to […]
#Nigeria announces major shift in Visa issuance
VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR AFRICAN CITIZENS COMING TO NIGERIA AS THE COUNTRY OPENS UP TO TOURISM (Posted 13th December 2019) President Buhari’s confirmation yesterday that Nigeria will grant Visa on Arrival for all citizens of African Union member states, effective January 2020, has been greeted with my applause by the continent’s travel fraternity. ‘Getting Visa […]
Rhino Fund Uganda names newborn calf after Jane Adong Anywar
AS FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE RHINO FUND UGANDA PASSES DOES RFU NAME A NEWBORN CALF AFTER HER (Posted 13th December 2019) Rhino Fund Uganda founder member Jane Adong Anywar was for much of her adult life a committed conservationist and has been described to ATCNews as a ‘pillar in conservation and law in Uganda‘. Jane […]
Operations suspended to Amboseli airfield
FLIGHTS TO AMBOSELI SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODING 13th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya!We wish to inform you that Airkenya is temporarily suspending operations into Amboseli Airstrip effective immediately. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has put a temporary closure of the airstrip effective 12th Dec 2019 following heavy rains that flooded the apron and the visitor service […]
#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 13th December 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 […]
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of their 25th B787
25TH BOEING B78 DELIVERY FLIGHT UNDERWAY TO ADDIS ABABA (Posted 13th December 2019) The delivery flight is underway for Ethiopian Airlines 25th Boeing B787 Dreamliner, due to land in Addis Ababa later tonight. The aircraft, configured in a two class cabin layout of business 2x2x2 and economy classes 3x3x3, will further help Ethiopian to increase […]
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
#VanillaIslands sponsor the third edition of the Pro Am Golf Tour
Opening of the 3rd edition of the Vanilla Islands Pro-Am Tour The Vanilla Islands are an affiliation that promote the islands of the Indian Ocean. Toward that end, events are organised around promising themes, such as golf, and inter-island tourism packages have been offered for the last 3 years. They entice golfers to spend their […]
Air Seychelles announces two promotions to senior positions
AIR SEYCHELLES STRENGTHENS ITS SEYCHELLOIS LEADERSHIP TEAM (Posted 12th December 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Seychelles earlier today announced the appointment of Juliette Pascal in the role of Head of Cargo and Nicolette Bamboche in the role of Head of Airport Services. Juliette, a resident of Petit Paris has been working with […]
#RadissonHotels announce new property in #Ethiopia
Radisson announces its fourth hotel in Ethiopia [Construction Report] by TOPHOTELNEWS Editor | 12 Dec 2019 | Chains Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar is in a region set to become a key MICE destination. (Picture: Radisson) Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, located in the North East of Addis Ababa. […]
10 reasons to attend #WTMA2020
10 Reasons to Attend Word Travel Market Africa 2020 World Travel Market Africa 2020 is set to be the biggest edition of the African continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade Show yet, thanks to a host of exciting innovations, hyper-focussed events and opportunity-enabling partnerships. Here are our top ten reasons to visit #WTMA20. The inaugural WTM […]
#KarongwePortfolio News Updates
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
Uganda seizes transit blood ivory and arrests two
UGANDAN SECURITY SEIZES A TON OF BLOOD IVORY (Posted 12th December 2019) A Liberian and a Guinea-Bissau national were arrested as security forces stormed their residential house where a ton of blood ivory was being prepared for shipment to the port of Mombasa. Details of the raid last weekend only became available now and a […]
#IATA – Aviation industry steps up efforts against rogue Lithium batteries
Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also […]
ONOMO Hotels acquire majority stake in BON Hotels
ONOMO EMERGES AS A MAJOR AFRICAN HOSPITALITY PLAYER AFTER BON HOTELS ACQUISITION (Posted 11th December 2019) Onomo Hotels, already a growing force across Africa with their mid priced three star hotel concept with in fact has redefined the three star segment on the continent, is growing yet further and faster. The acquisition of over 60 […]
Wilson Airport closure on Jamhuri Day prompt flight rescheduling
Air Kenya has announced changes to their morning schedule tomorrow due to the closure of Wilson Airport: Greetings from Airkenya! Tomorrow 12th of December 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we […]
#IATA’s 25by2025 campaign gathers momentum
11th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya! Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow 12th Dec 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we have therefore planned for some early departures and we ask that you take […]
#IATA looks at the 2020 with renewed hope
After Challenging Year, Improvement Expected for 2020 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the […]
#BrusselsAirlines announced appointment of new CEO
BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO BE LED BY DIETER VRANCKX (Posted 11th December 2019) Brussels Airlines just announced the appointment of Dieter Vranckx, a Belgian citizen, who will effective 01st of January 2020 take over from Christina Foerster. Dieter will also hold the position as Chief Commercial Officer.Christina joined the airline in 2016 as Chief Commercial Officer […]
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
India Outbound’s latest news
Hello ATCNews Readers, About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a bi-monthly print magazine with dynamic web and social media presence focused on outbound travel from India, is published by Media India Group. Distributed all over India, and in all the top tourism events across the world, India Outbound caters mainly to the tourism professionals and […]
Congo Airways signs firm order for two #Embraer175
FLEET RENEWAL UNDERWAY AT CONGO AIRWAYS (Posted 11th December 2019) Both Embraer and Congo Airways have confirmed that a firm order for two Embraer E175 have been signed, with options for a further two such aircraft. Congo Airways is planning to replace their De Havilland DHC8-400’s with the new jet aircraft while at the same […]
Air Kenya’s #NdegeNews
September 2019 – Nov 2019 HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Off Road Cycling EventHearts pumping, sweats beads forming and evaporating, muscles twitching and spokes spinning the dust. The spokes that… Searching for the shoe bill birdIn Buganda, there’s a proverb that goes, “Okutambula kulaba, okudda kunyumya”-Traveling opens your mind to the unknown… Meeting the Laibon […]
