#AirSeychelles launches seasonal flights to Madagascar
SEYCHELLES TO MADAGASCAR FLIGHT LINK RESTORED (Posted 06th July 2019) Air Seychelles has earlier today launched a seasonal twice-per-week service to the largest city of Madagascar, Antananarivo. The inaugural flight, HM755 departed Seychelles International Airport at 11am under the command of Captain Francois Jackson, First Officer Russel Morel whilst the guests were looked after by […]
#BreakingNews #Juba Airport control tower failure halts all airtraffic
CONTROL TOWER FAILURE GROUNDS ALL FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF JUBA (Posted 06th July 2019) Information received earlier was just confirmed, that flights into and out of Juba are presently halted due to a failure in the control tower’s communication equipment. Flights already enroute to Juba have reportedly been recalled and no flights are presently […]
#AirZimbabwe and #MackAir launch ‘Flame Lily Hoppa’
AIR ZIMBABWE AIMS TO WIDEN THEIR REACH THROUGH MOU WITH MACK AIR (Posted 06th July 2019)
#Africa Blockchain Conference ends at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre
AFRICA BLOCKCHAIN CONFERENCE ATTRACTS OVER 3000 ATTENDEES (Posted 05th July 2019) The 2019 edition of the Africa Blockchain Conference ended yesterday at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre with over 3000 people attending the various sessions. Some 50 speakers shared their wisdom with delegates while the high tech exhibition which took place alongside the conference was […]
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
#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 05th July 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 […]
#WilsonAirport #Nairobi #RoadClosure
Dear ATCNews Readers We trust that you had a successful week. We would like to inform all our clients of expected traffic delays tomorrow 06th of July 2019 due to roads closure for the Diabetes walk flagging off from carnivore at 6am. If you will be flying Airkenya, please plan your journey to Wilson Airport […]
#Kenya’s #SaganaResort signs up with Swiss International
SAGANA RESORT AIMS FOR DECEMBER OPENING (Posted 05th July 2019) FEP Holdings Limited yesterday signed a management contract with international hospitality group Swiss International Hotels & Resorts to operate its new property in Sagana, which will be named Swiss International Sagana Resort & Conference Centre. The hotel is nearing its completion and is scheduled to […]
#Elewana News
Elewana Collection’s News Updates Brochure | Information Manual | Fast Facts | Online Availability | Contact Us | DISCOVERY ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2019 Elewana Collection Announces the Opening of Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, New Five-Star Luxury Tented Property on the Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya Set on an escarpment with impressive views that reach across the […]
#ATLF aka Africa Tourism Leadership Forum comes to #Durban
2nd African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) brings continental leaders to Durban Africa – July 4, 2019 Courtesy of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams The world over, governments and business are looking for opportunities for economic growth which will enable job creation, higher living standards, development and importantly, the involvement of young people. Tourism is one […]
#EthiopianAirlines to build second airport hotel to up capacity to 1.000 rooms
Ethiopian Airlines announces plans to construct second 5-star hotel Africa – July 4, 2019 Courtesy of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to construct its second five star hotel in Addis Ababa at an investment cost of US $150m. Abraham Tesfaye, Ethiopian Airlines Group manager Infrastructure Planning and Development announced the […]
News from #Kenya’s North
Northern Rangelands Trust News Updates Your second 2019 quarterly from NRT STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly JUNE 2019 ISSUE Getting to Wild Again the success story of three hand-reared elephants Separated from their mothers by abandonment or poaching, rescued by local scouts and hand-reared by dedicated community keepers, then released fit and strong back […]
Forum Focus Newsletter: June Edition 2019
LAIKIPIA WILDLIFE FORUM NEWS UPDATES Dear Member, welcome to the June Edition Newsletter, we encourage you to share with us your comments on the articles. Have a wonderful read. June Edition 2019 MEMBERSHIP DONATE DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT Dear Members and Partners, For anyone who cares about community engagement, ownership and accountability over natural resources conservation – […]
#AuricAir adds pounds to baggage allowance
Revision to Cancellation & Baggage policies to broaden your smile ? Please find the updated Luggage policy and Cancellation/Amendment policy below: Updated Luggage Policy: The total baggage allowance for each passenger, inclusive of hand baggage, cameras, filming equipment and any other personal item including loose clothing items, is 20kgs (44lbs) per passenger. Excess baggage will […]
#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 stand space. Take advantage of our annual Early Bird Discount by confirming your stand today! […]
#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
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#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 […]
