Battleground East Africa – Commemorations could trigger major tourism flow
ORGANIZERS EXTEND THEIR THANKS TO WELL WISHERS AND PARTICIPANTS (Posted 08th December 2018) Asante Sana The great War of 1914-1918 ended in Europe on 11th November 1918, but this was not the case in Africa where the East African Campaign ended 14 days later on the 25th November near the remote village of Abercorn (Mbala […]
Alain Saint Ange delivers keynote address at Ugandan aviation meeting
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. 10 reasons and remedies for your bad breath Agric booms in Ghana with the export of Plantain to West Africa as […]
#WTMAfrica wishes all #ATCNews readers Happy Holidays
Have a fantastic Festive season Thank you for your partnership during 2018. Best wishes for the holiday season. WTM Africa wishes you happy holidays. Our offices will be closed from 14th December 2018 and will reopen on the 8th January 2019.
#AirKenya resumes flights to the #MaraNorth airstrip
AIRKENYA RESUMES SERVICE TO MARA NORTH AIRSTRIP Dear ATC Readers, We trust you are well. AIRKENYA is pleased to annouce resumption of service into the MARA NORTH Airstrip, Maasai Mara with effect tomorrow, 8th of December 2018. If your preference to the Maasai Mara is the MARA NORTH airstrip and you had booked an alternative […]
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
#UgandaAirlines CRJ900’s gaining shape
FIRST OF FOUR #BOMBARDIER CRJ900’S FOR UGANDA AIRLINES REGISTERED AS 5X-KOB (Posted 07th December 2018) The first of four CRJ900 aircraft, ordered by Uganda Airlines, is now in the paintshop at the Bombardier assembly line in Canada, with the first registration bearing the name of ‘Kob‘, Uganda’s symbol from the animal kingdom.At the Uganda CAA […]
#IATA and the #AfricanUnion publish #SAATM handbook
SAATM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE (Posted 07th December 2018) Right towards the end of #ICAO’s global aviation week have IATA and the African Union published a long awaited guidebook on SAATM, short for the Single Africa Air Transport Market. The handbook is a guide to the origins, objectives, economic and social benefits as well as the […]
#IATA confirms passenger rebound in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.3% compared to the same month last year. This marked a rebound from 5.5% growth recorded in September, which was an eight-month low. Capacity also grew 6.3% and load factor was […]
#RoyalAirMaroc to join #oneworld
oneworld News Royal Air Maroc to join oneworld Leading global alliance signs Africa’s leading unaligned airline oneworld’s first full member from the continent – and first recruit globally for six years Royal Air Maroc is to join oneworld®, adding one of Africa’s leading and fastest growing airlines to the world’s premier airline alliance. Its election […]
#FijiAirways joins #oneworld as connect partner
oneworld News Fiji Airways flies as first oneworldconnect partner from today Fiji Airways starts flying as a oneworld connect partner from today – as the first airline globally to link up to the world’s premier alliance via this new membership platform. Fiji Airways is now starting to display the new oneworld connect branding on its […]
Visiting #Rwanda made easier for Chinese tourists
#ALIBABA NOW OFFERS RWANDA VACATIONS ON THEIR ‘FLIGGY‘ PLATFORM (Posted 07th November 2018) Chinese tourists are now able to directly book tour packages to Rwanda following the launch of the ‘Visit Rwanda’ online pavilion on Fliggy, Alibaba’s travel platform that is accessed by over 500 million users in China. This follows the 31st October official […]
#UNWTO and #UNESCO jointly promote Cultural Tourism
UNWTO AND UNESCO HOLD JOINT CONFERENCE (Posted 07th November 2018) The third cultural tourism conference (3-5 December) organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded today in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, catalyzing […]
Mount Kenya Trust mourns the passing of Paul Sherwen RIP
Paul Sherwen It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Paul Sherwen, aged 62, at his home in Uganda last weekend. Paul was a patriot of the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge and long term friend and supporter of the Mount Kenya Trust. Paul was a highly respected commentator and […]
#EthiopianAirlines to expand their aviation academy with a new MBA programme
ETHIOPIAN PARTNERS WITH THE EU TO BRING AN MBA PROGRAMME TO THEIR AVIATION ACADEMY (Posted 07th November 2018) Ethiopian Airlines and the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia signed a letter of intent yesterday to establish the Ethio-European International Business School (EEIBS). The letter was signed by H.E. Ambassador Johan Borgstam, Head of the European Union […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways proudly honours Nelson Mandela with special fly-overThe Independent South African Airways, the national flag carrier, yesterday joined the world in honour of Nelson Mandela, the first President of a democratic SA and Nobel Laureate, with a special fly-over…Read More>> INFRASTRUCTURE Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of […]
#AirTanzania announces #Airbus #A223 destinations
#HARARE AND #JOHANNESBURG AMONG NEW AIR TANZANIA DESTINATIONS (Posted 07th December 2018) It was learned from a regular aviation source in Dar es Salaam, that Air Tanzania had apprently postponed the launch of their flights to Mumbai – first to take place in September, then October and more recently November, all since passed – until […]
#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 07th December 2018) 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
#SaintAnge’s keynote address lights up #aviation meeting in #Kampala
#UGANDA CAA AVIATION STAKEHOLDER MEETING A ‘SELL OUT‘ (Posted 07th December 2018) (Alain St. Ange seen here with the Ugandan Minister for Works and Transport Hon. Monica Azuba Ntege) Seychelles’ former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Hon. Alain St. Ange, yesterday gave the key note address at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s […]
#BreakingNews #AviaDevEurope2019 will return to #Valencia / #Spain
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL SWING DECISION FOR 2019 VENUE BACK TO VALENCIA (Posted 05th December 2018) In breaking news it was just announced in Valencia / Spain that #AviaDevEurope will return to the Spanish city next year for the second edition of this hugely important aviation event. Wrote Jon Howell moments ago on […]
#CoastalAviation introduces their new Director of Sales
Dear ATCNews readers, We are happy to let you know that Anna Westh De Brauwer (who many of you know already) has agreed to join us as our new Director of Sales, effective as from 6th December, 2018. For those that do not know Anna; she worked hand in hand with Nicola from 1989 until […]
#IATA says air freight market records modest growth in October
Air Freight Marks Modest Growth in October, Up 3.1% The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was up from a 29-month low of […]
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
#AviaDevAfrica2019 returns to the Mother City aka #CapeTown
Join Africa’s only event dedicated to developing air connectivity in 2019 If were not fortunate enough to be with us at AviaDev 2018, we would like to share some highlights so you get a flavour of what to expect in 2019: Download the White Paper from the Event Our event programme is devised by the […]
Ubumwe Grand Hotel auction postponed as receiver resigns
FINAL CHANCE TO END BOARDROOM WRANGLES AS DECEMBER 10TH AUCTION DATE SHIFTED TO 24TH (Posted 05th December 2018) Information was received earlier today that, following the resignation of the receiver for the hotel, the planned auction of the property was moved from the 10th to the 24th of December. The now former receiver suddenly cited […]
AC Hotels by Marriott enters African market with first property in Cape Town
AC HOTEL #CAPETOWN WATERFRONT OPENS AS #MARRIOTT’S LATEST BRAND ENTERS #AFRICA (Posted 05th December 2018) 188 room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront celebrates the brand’s European soul and Spanish roots with classic modern design AC Hotels by Marriott (ACHotels.Marriott.com), Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) European-inspired lifestyle brand, today announced the opening of AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront […]
How #Ethiopia overtook #Dubai as the African Aviation Hub
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 […]
#Uganda makes it into the #NationalGeographic #CoolList
UGANDA AGAIN RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AS A ‘MUST VISIT DESTINATION‘ (Posted 05th November 2018) Uganda, waiting for her potential to be truly fulfilled, can build on another accolade by National Geographic, this time being included in their ‘Cool List‘ of places one simply must visit as number 16 of 19 overall. Read on […]
Big fanfare for nothing as Kenya Airways scraps plans for Mogadishu
POOR PREPARATIONS CITED AS MAIN REASON FOR MOGADISHU FLIGHT DEFERRAL (Posted 05th December 2018) ‘Their eyes were bigger than their stomach‘ joked a regular aviation contributor when commenting on the non-start of Kenya Airways’ flights from Nairobi to Mogadishu. The Kenyan airline’s initial announcement to launch flights, originally set for mid November before inexplicably moving […]
#EthiopianMozambique launches operations with #Bombardier Q400’s
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ MOZAMBIQUE OFFSPRING NOW OPERATIONAL (Posted 05th November 2018) Ethiopian Airlines’ partner in Mozambique, aptly named Ethiopian Mozambique Airlines, has commenced operations from its base in Maputo. On the occasion did Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam say: ‘The launch of the operations, which takes place through a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, is expected […]
