#AFRAA announces change of venue for the 51st AGA
AFRAA SHIFTS ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2019 FROM YAOUNDE TO MAURITIUS (Posted 04th July 2019) AFRAA’s Annual General Assembly, Africa’s premier aviation gathering bringing together aviation stakeholders not only from Africa but aso from across the globe normally takes stock of aviation milestones and plans the future for the development of African aviation. The 2019 event […]
#IATA says passenger demand slowing but from a high level
Passenger Demand Stays Solid but the Trend has Slowed The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.5% compared to the same month in 2018. This was in line with the revised April traffic growth of 4.4% and above […]
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
#RwandAir joins hands with ‘Save A Child’s Heart’
RWANDAIR FLIES CHILDREN TO ISRAEL FOR HEART SURGERY (Posted 04th July 2019) RwandAir has confirmed that it is partnering with Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) to provide life-saving cardiac treatment to Rwandan Children. Eight children, four mothers, one doctor and one nurse departed last night to Tel Aviv on one of the first RwandAir direct […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S. – Africa Business Summit Successful Botswana Daily News Attendants also included international investors as well as senior government officials, who engaged on key sectors including ICT, agribusiness, energy, health, infrastructure, and many others to explore new business opportunities and possible areas of cooperation……Read More >> 2019 U.S.-Africa Summit Successfully Advances […]
#WildernessSafaris reopens Jao Safari Camp in the #Okavango Delta
MEET THE ALL NEW JAO CAMP IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA – BY WILDERNESS SAFARIS (Posted 04th July 2019) After undergoing a complete reinvention, Wilderness Safaris’ extraordinary new Jao Camp has reopened in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. In addition to featuring five spacious tented suites, Jao is delighted to reveal its two new exclusive […]
Airfreight demand remains weak in May says #IATA while #Africa records highest growth
May Air Freight Volumes Remain Weak The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.4% in May 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This was a slight improvement on the 5.6% contraction in April. In seasonally-adjusted terms, […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#BenchEvents’ Africa Hotel Investment Forum to give boost to Addis Ababa’s economy
Independent report reveals the economic impact of Africa’s top hotel conference An independent assessment by the international tourism advisory expert, Martin Jansen van Vuuren, a partner at Futureneer Advisors (www.FutureneerAdvisors.com) , has quantified the significant economic benefits to host countries of the influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF). He reveals that when AHIF returns to […]
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
#EthiopianAirlines launches flights to #Marseille
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OPENS UP NEW ROUTE INTO FRANCE (Posted 03rd July 2019) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, commenced thrice weekly flights to Marseille in France. The new service was inaugurated at a colorful event held in the VIP Salon at Addis Ababa International Airport in […]
#Fastjet cranks up search for new CEO – again
NICO BEZUIDENHOUT RETURNS TO MANGO AS FASTJET SEARCHES ONCE MORE FOR A CEO (Posted 03rd June 2019) Confirmation was received yesterday that Nico Bezuidenhout, until now CEO of Fastjet based in Johannesburg, will return to Mango as part of the new team which is being installed at South African Airways and its key subsidiaries like […]
#WTMAfrica2020
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa About the show Find Exhibitors Why Exhibit Contact us Remember to confirm your Early Bird discount for WTM Africa 2020! Don’t miss out! We see you may not have confirmed your WTM Africa 2020 stand space. Take advantage of our annual Early Bird Discount by confirming […]
#WTMAfrica2020 – Early Bird Rebates await
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa About the show Find Exhibitors Buyers Club Contact Us Celebrating Youth Tourism Recently, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the World Youth Student and Education (WYSE) Travel Confederation published a report on “The power of youth travel”. Learn about the core travel market with […]
#EthiopianAirlines adds a 10th B777F cargo plane
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES BECOMES AFRICA’S DOMINANT CARGO AIRLINE AS ANOTHER B777F JOINS THE FLEET (Posted 02nd July 2019) Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s Largest Air Cargo operator, has taken delivery of its 10th B777F, under registration Number ET-AWEa few days ago at Bole International Airport. The acquisition of the aircraft increases the total number of […]
#KenyaAirways shares key updates to their summer schedule
We have made changes to our flight schedule with the aim of strengthening our network and optimizing our services, ensuring we offer you reliable connectivity through our hub, Nairobi. To enhance your experience on us, we are increasing our frequencies to select destinations across our network. For more information visit www.kenya-airways.com #LetKQTakeYouThere Discover Africa. Rest, […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#DusitD2 in #Nairobi announces reopening date
AUGUST 01ST NAMED FOR DUSIT D2 REOPENING IN NAIROBI (Posted 02nd July 2019) According to Mike Metaxas, General Manager of the Dusit D2 Hotel in Nairobi, will the property re-open on the 01st of August, after extensive renovations and rebuilding have been completed. The hotel’s marketing department also released a short teaser video, available for […]
Air Kenya launches Masai Mara to Entebbe flights
#AIRKENYA LAUNCHES LINK BETWEEN THE MASAI MARA’S GREAT HERDS AND UGANDA’S GORILLAS (Posted 02nd July 2019) As reported by ATCNews in May this year has Air Kenya now launched their flights from Kenya’s Masai Mara, via Kisumu to Entebbe in Uganda. From Entebbe is Air Kenya’s local partner airline Aerolink then uplifting the tourists and […]
Belgium first country to extend #Boeing #B737MAX ban until the end of the year
BOEING B737MAX’S STORED AT ZAVENTEM NOT EXPECTED TO RETURN TO THE SKIES BEFORE 2020 (Posted 02nd July 2019) (B737MAX’s stored at a remote area of Brussel’s Zaventem Airport) Information has emerged while still in Belgium, that the aviation authorities of this EU member state have, given the very controversial revelations of the past days and […]
Failed airport security in #Nairobi leads to stowaway death in #London
STOWAWAY DROPS FROM KENYA AIRWAYS FLIGHT IN LONDON AS LANDING GEAR EXTENDS (Posted 02nd July 2019) ‘Egg all over their faces‘ comes to mind when reading the statement from Kenya Airways, as shown above. Flight KQ100 from Nairobi, a Boeing B787, was in the final stages of landing at London’s Heathrow Airport when, upon lowering […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 24
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 01st July 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Applauding the words of the Seychelles Commissioner of Police, Mr Kishnan Labonte, where he moved to reassure the public that the country was safe. b. Seychelles Independence […]
#DriftwoodClub #Malindi News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, We are excited to announce that the updated version of our website is now ready. We wanted something visual and simple with easy navigation that provides site visitors with all the necessary information and pictures. It’s been a few months in the making and we could not be happier with the results. […]
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
#Zambia News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear all! What an exciting month of June we just had! Sightings have been amazing with wild dogs taking center stage, leopard cubs and lion cubs not far behind! Elephants are visiting our properties almost every day and Ginger & Garlicjoined our guests at Kafunta for a few days too! But this month the gold […]
#CoastalAviation News Updates for July 2019
July 2019: Monthly News & Updates Dear Esteemed Customers, It is always a privilege to be writing this newsletter to you, especially as we approach the high season for 2019. These are exciting times, with much going on and I would like to share some highlights with you. Inaugural 2019 TANAPA Tourism Awards Coastal was […]
#Seychelles’ international airport’s new domestic terminal revealed
ALL FRESH TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AS EXTENSION WORK AT AIRPORT SHOWCASED AHEAD OF 43RD INDEPENDENCE DAY (Posted 30th June 2019) After investing over 6 million US Dollars in the construction of a new domestic terminal, directly linked with the international terminal now, was the new facility officially launched ahead of the Seychelles celebrating the 43rd Independence […]
#KampalaSerenaHotel – a storm in a tea cup?
WHO ARE THE TRUE MASTERS OF THE MILITANTS? (Posted 30th June 2019) The Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda’s leading hospitality business, last Thursday suffered a brief labour outage. As has been seen in the past at two other leading hotels did sources in the hospitality industry rather promptly point fingers at outside interference as the true […]
#EthiopianAirlines adds another route into #Somalia
#GAROWE JOINS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ NETWORK (Posted 28th June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today announced the launch of flights to Garowe, Somalia, via Bossaso, Somalia effective 15th of July 2019. The new services will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, using a Q400 aircraft. Regarding the launch of the flight did the Group CEO of Ethiopian […]
#WildernessSafaris shares some of their #Botswana moments
LINYANTI’S LEGENDARY CAMP REOPENS… A ROYAL WELCOME TO KING’S POOL It is with great excitement that we reveal our first images of the brand-new King’s Pool, situated in Botswana’s productive Linyanti wilderness. Opened in June, the camp’s reinvigorated purpose, and new look and feel, ensure that guests experience a life-changing journey and contribute to the […]
