#AviaDevAfrica2019 just two weeks away
A look at airport investment in Africa Worldwide, almost half of all passenger journeys flow through airports that have some form of private sector participation. In Africa, the figure is substantially lower for private airports. This is reflected in the sources of funding for transport infrastructure in general where the majority of investment comes from […]
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 releases new video on 73rd anniversary
73 YEARS AND COUNTING – AFRICA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AIRLINE CELEBRATES ITS RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORY (Posted 10th April 2019) (Picture courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines) Africa’s biggest airline Ethiopian Airlines has yesterday released a 30 seconds video to celebrate its achievements since it was established 73 years ago. In a tweet post on their official handle […]
#Uganda Tourism CEO issues final statement on tourist abduction
UTB REASSURES VISITORS OF THEIR SAFETY WHEN VISITING UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 10th April 2019) Following the successful conclusion of the rescue mission for an abducted American tourist in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park – the incident was reported on ATC News at the time – has the CEO […]
#BrusselsAirlines – Help make their lounge at Brussels Airport Europe’s number one
YOUR VOTE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! We’re proud to be selected as 1 of the 6 nominees for the Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge award! Vote for THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus and help us to take the award home. Sign up at loop.be and earn LOOPs on all our flights.
#AirSeychelles engages with local market in #Madagascar ahead of flights
AIR SEYCHELLES HOSTS TRADE EVENT IN MADAGASCAR (Posted 09th April 2019) Air Seychelles yesterday met with local trade partners in Madagascar ahead of the commencement of its seasonal flights set to commence as from 03rd of July 2019. The workshop hosted by the airline’s general sales agents based in Antananarivo held at the Tamboho suites […]
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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 14
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 09th April 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2019 Summit b. Great for Seychelles with news of Air France & Air Mauritius. c. World Travel Market Africa in Cape […]
#QatarAirways launches new amenities kits for First and Business Class
STYLISH NEW AMENITY KITS AWAY QATAR AIRWAYS’ LONG HAUL PREMIUM PASSENGERS (Posted 09th April 2019) Qatar Airways yesterday revealed its new line of luxurious amenity kits for passengers in its First Class and Business Class cabins. Created by BRIC’s, the celebrity-favoured premier luxury travel brand, the new amenity kits will be distributed to passengers in […]
#WTMA2019 – Just a day to go
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Exhibitor Portal Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibitor Directory What’s On 1 DAY TO GO! With only 1 day to go, Appointment Diaries have closed and we would like to remind you to print your diary or download a digital copy to your device, for onsite use. Don’t forget […]
#Airbus confirms #Uganda firmed up #A338 order
UGANDA FIRMS UP AIRBUS A330-800 ORDER SAYS AIRBUS (Posted 09th April 2019) (Image courtesy of Airbus) Uganda Airlines, thenew startup national carrier of Uganda, has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the most popular A330 widebody airliner. Fitted with the new Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo will bring […]
NAS to enter #Mozambique market with ground handling and cargo services
MOZAMBIQUE OPENS MARKET AS NATIONAL AVIATION SERVICES SET TO LAUNCH OPERATIONS IN #MAPUTO (Posted 09th April 2019) National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero), one of the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets will begin to offer ground handling and cargo services in Mozambique beginning July 2019. This covers ramp, passenger and engineering services […]
#UNWTO pushes Urban Tourism Agenda
UNWTO CONVENES CITIES IN LISBON TO DISCUSS THE URBAN TOURISM AGENDA (Posted 08th April 2019) The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the Lisbon Municipality concluded Friday in Lisbon, Portugal. The event gathered Mayors and high-level city representatives from […]
#EthiopianAirlines enters partnership with Immfly
ETHIOPIAN SELECTS IMMFLY FOR IFE AND DIGITAL SERVICES (Posted 08th April 2019) Ethiopian Airlines announced earlier today that it has established a new partnership with Immfly, an on-board digital transformation platform for in-flight e-commerce and on-board connectivity that enables airlines to digitally improve the passenger travel experience. Immfly’s international growth momentum continues as the premium […]
#Marriott’s aggressive rollout in Africa continues
20 MORE PROPERTIES TO COME ON LINE IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST THIS YEAR (Posted 08th April 2019) Marriott International today announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, the new additions […]
Caribbean Tourism Organisation signs up for Akwaaba African Travel market
Another edition of #ATQNews 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 wide […]
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’s security forces confirm safe recovery of kidnapped American tourist
KIDNAPPED TOURIST AND DRIVER GUIDE SAFE (Posted 07th April 2019) The official Twitter handle of the Uganda Police has a short while ago confirmed that the abducted American tourist, and her driver guide, have been rescued and are now safe in the hands of security officials. Uganda Police Force?Verified account @PoliceUg 1h hours ago More Police […]
Air Tanzania’s fleet grows unexpectedly but is it welcome?
TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT HANDS AGEING FOKKER 50 AIRCRAFT TO NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 07th April 2019) Information is emerging from Dar es Salaam, that the Tanzanian government has handed Air Tanzania an ageing Fokker 50 (5H-TGF), which has in the past been used as part of the government’s official fleet. The aircraft, reportedly nearly 28 years old, […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Department invites expressions of interest for new study
CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY FOR MAHE, PRASLIN AND LA DIGUE ISLANDS NOW BEING ADVERTISED (Posted 07th April 2019) Expressions of interest are now invited by the Department of Tourism in the Seychelles, who must meet a deadline of 26th of April by 3 pm or 15.00 hrs local time for submission. The documents are available at […]
Alain St. Ange meets old colleagues at WTTC meeting in Madrid
WTTC MEETING PROVIDES PLATFORM FOR MANY ONE ON ONE’S (Posted 07th April 2019) The meeting at WTTC between Tourism Minister Najib Balala of Kenya and Alain St.Ange, the former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles aims at consolidating the working cooperation between the two tourism personalities. St.Ange and Balala have been friends for […]
#AirSeychelles CEO calls the #Airbus A320NEO a ‘Game Changer’
LONGER DISTANCES – HIGHER PAYLOAD – BETTER EONOMICS AS FIRST OF TWO A320NEO AIRCRAFT EXPECTED ON MAHE IN JUNE (Posted 07th April 2019) Air Seychelles’ CEO Remco Althuis, when speaking with ATCNews last Friday, confirmed that their first Airbus A320NEO – expected to arrive in July 2019 – will be joined in March next year […]
#Rwanda trains more bird guides
35 LOCAL BIRD GUIDES GRADUATE FROM SPECIAL TRAINING COURSE IN RWANDA (Posted 06th April 2019) The bird watching experience in Rwanda is set to improve after 35 local birding guides completed a 19-day training exercise yesterday. Led by British expert birder Malcolm Wilson, the guides were trained on bird watching techniques, photography, ringing, breeding biology, […]
#EthiopianAirlines plans for more destinations in #China
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CEO TELLS CHINESE NEWS AGENCY THAT THE AIRLINE PLANS FOR THREE MORE DESTINATIONS IN CHINA (Posted 06th April 2019) Zhenghzou, Shenzhen and Chongqing will become new Ethiopian Airlines destinations, once the Chinese authorities have granted the required landing permits and related licences, which under the existing bilateral air services agreement should be a […]
Poaching in #Africa continues unabated
NEARLY 13 TONS OF PANGOLIN SCALES CONFISCATED IN SINGAPORE (Posted 06th April 2019) Singapore has seized 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales found in a shipping container destined for Vietnam, the biggest seizure of its kind globally in five years, authorities said on Thursday. The scales of pangolin, the world’s most poached animal, were found on […]
#SerenaHotels – Updates on their two luxury properties in the #Selous #Tanzania
SERENA HOTELS ONCE AGAIN GIVE THEIR SELOUS PROPERTIES A THOROUGH WORKOVER (Posted 06th April 2019) Selous Serena Camp and Serena Mivumo River Lodge located inside Selous Game Reserve- the vast, pristine and largely undiscovered Game Reserve in Africa are currently undergoing soft refurbishments that are expected to enhance the guest experience and improve the aesthetics […]
#UgandaTourismBoard statement on the abduction of an American tourist
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 – Passenger demand shows slower growth in February
SLOWER GROWTH INFLUENCES FEBRUARY PASSENGER DATA (Posted 05th April 2019) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to February 2018. This was the slowest rate of growth in more than a year but still in line with long-term demand […]
#ETHIOPIANAIRLINES #ET302 When you do everything you are supposed to do and still the machine prevails
Ethiopian Aviation authorities have just released the preliminary findings of the air accident investigation currently underway to establish the causes of the Boeing B737MAX8 crash of flight ET302. Here is the full statement as received moments ago: Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group which is the largest and the most successful Aviation group in Africa, would like […]
