#QatarAirways CEO delivers keynote address at #Kigali #Aviation meeting
QATAR AIRWAYS’ AL BAKER CALLS FOR GREATER LIBERALISATION OF AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA (Posted 27th February 2019) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, highlighted the need for a global repositioning of Africa’s aviation industry as well as the changing political approach to aviation in the region at the Aviation Africa Summit & […]
#IATA – Cooperation is the key to improve aviation security
Cooperation Key to Keeping Aviation Secure Amid Evolving Threats & Doubling Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach 8.2 billion by 2037. “Flying is […]
#UNWTO – Gastronomy Tourism creates jobs
5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in San Sebastián: Job Creation, Entrepreneurship and Development Download photos and video here The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the […]
#Boeing #B777X news updates
Join us at 10 a.m. PST (18:00 UTC) LIVE from the paint facility in Everett, Wash. to see the next steps towards rollout. The very first 777X flight test airplane has just rolled in and we’re going behind the scenes with members of our paint team to learn what’s next as the airplane is prepped […]
#MountKenya is burning – help with your donation to fight the fires
URGENT APPEAL Mount Kenya is burning. Our water tower, providing ecosystem services to millions of people and businesses in Kenya, is currently being destroyed by fire. Over the past five days, winds and extremely dry conditions have burnt hectares of moorlands and the fire is dangerously close to the forest. In some areas the forest […]
#BreakingNews as #BrusselsAirlines reveals new long haul cabins
BRAND NEW CABIN INTERIOR KEEPS BRUSSELS AIRLINES AT THE CUTTING EDGE (Posted 27th February 2019) Brussels Airlines reveals a brand new travel experience on board of its long-haul aircraft. By investing 10 million euro per aircraft in a completely new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class the airline wants to offer a personal experience, […]
#WTMA2019
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Register Contact Us About The Show Event Programme AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African continent. After the MASSIVE success of the 2018 forum, WTM […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019
Could ancillary revenue generation unlock African airline profitability? Ahead of AviaDev Africa, Jon Howell, Founder and Managing Director, spoke with Karel Sucha, Management Consultant at Lufthansa Consulting to discuss how ancillary revenues can positively impact an airline’s bottom line. Alongside the podcast, you can download a real-life, award winning study that provides a framework for […]
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
#AFRAA and #IATA meet in #Nairobi to map out future cooperation
IATA AND AFRAA SIGN MOU (Posted 27th February 2019) The AFRAA and IATA leadership teams met in Nairobi, Kenya, at the AFRAA headquarters on 25th of February to review their mutual objectives and action plan for the year. Subseqently have AFRAA and IATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enhances the collaboration of the […]
#BreakingNews
#SEYCHELLES FORMER PRESIDENT ALBERT RENE PASSES ON (Posted 27th February 2019) It was learned a short while ago that Seychelles’ former President Albert Rene passed away late yesterday. President Rene was the archipelago’s longest serving president – between 1977 to 2004 – and came to power through a coup d’ etat during which he ousted […]
#Seychelles government to subsidize #AirSeychelles
PRESIDENT FAURE ANNOUNCES 30 MILLION DOLLAR SUBSIDY FOR AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 27th February 2019) During the State of the Nation address by President Danny Rollen Faure yesterday did the Seychelles’ President announce that national airline Air Seychelles will be given a 6 million US Dollars subsidy for the next 5 years, eventually totalling to 30 […]
Maasaiwilderness.org news – #Conservation close up and personal
We hope your year has started off as productive and positive as it has here at MWCT! We want to take the time to share some quick 2018 impact stats and what we’ve been up to this new year! 2018 ANNUAL STATS THANK YOU – You have helped make 2018 a successful year for our […]
#AirSeychelles supports special conservation effort
AIR SEYCHELLES FLIES ENDANGERED BIRDS ON A CONSERVATION MISSION (Posted 26th February 2019) Air Seychelles together with the support of Denis Private Island today flew endemic Seychelles Paradise Flycatchers from Denis to Praslin to assist with conservation efforts to save the threatened birds. The flycatchers, known locally as “Vev”, were transported on the airline’s Twin […]
#BrusselsAirlines appoints new Managing Director Operations
MEET EDI WOLFENSBERGER – BRUSSELS AIRLINES NEW MD OPERATIONS (Posted 26th February 2019) As of April 15th, the Swiss Edi Wolfensberger will join the Management Board of Brussels Airlines in the role of Managing Director Operations. He takes over from Thibault Demoulin, who will remain within the company as full-time captain flying the Airbus A330. […]
#IATA launches new award scheme sponsored by #QatarAirways
IATA Launches Diversity & Inclusion Awards Qatar Airways Commits to Sponsorship No: 08 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’ to recognize and encourage industry excellence. Three categories of leadership in gender diversity and inclusion will be awarded: Inspirational Role Model Award: Will be presented 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
#CoastalAviation news updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, As we continue to improve our services, we are pleased to announce the release of our new flight schedule with price list effective 1st June 2019 to 31st May 2020. At Coastal, we have always believed in looking after our trade partners and in order to facilitate your sales, we have decided […]
South African Airways to undergo major restructuring
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 Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 8
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #STANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 25th February 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Recognising the work of Islanders as Air Mauritius shows sign of trouble. b. North Island is part of The Luxury Collection of Marriott International c. Ian Vernon […]
#EthiopianAirlines CEO receives yet more recognition
TEWOLDE GEBREMARIAM INCUCTED INTO AFRICAN CEO HALL OF FAME (Posted 25th February 2019) Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Africa’s largest airline group, has been inducted into The African CEO’s Hall Of Fame during the African Leadership Magazine’s Persons of the Year ceremony which took place on February 22nd in Johannesburg. The annual African Leadership […]
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
#WTMA2019
Cape Town | 10 – 12 April WTM Africa 2019 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Embark on your journey by registering for Africa’s leading and only business to business (B2B) exhibition for inbound and outbound Africa travel and tourism markets. Come connect with the world at #WTMA19, they are now officially open […]
#KaribuKiliFair @ #ITB2019
Meet the KARIBU-KILIFAIR Team in March at the following International Tourism Fairs Your East Africa’s No.1 Tourism B2B Event ! The biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from June 7th to 9th, 2019 at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha – formerly known as TGT grounds. The new venue provides […]
#BrusselsAirlines set to fly once again daily to #Kinshasa
REGIME CHANGE IN CONGO SEES BRUSSELS AIRLINES INVITED TO RETURN TO DAILY FLIGHTS (Posted 24th February 2019) It was reliably learned that Brussels Airlines is getting ready to once again fly daily from the European capital city to Kinshasa, now that a new government has been installed under President Tshisekedi. The former regime under dictator […]
UAE LCC’s write red figures in 2018
#FLYDUBAI AND #AIRARABIA BOTH POST LOSSES FOR LAST FINANCIAL YEAR (Posted 24th February 2019) Both stand alone Air Arabia, based in Sharjah / UAE but also FlyDubai, closely associated with ‘big brother’ Emirates, have reportedly posted losses for the financial year 2018 of just under 160 million Dirham. FlyDubai, which just dropped the unprofitable route […]
#EthiopianAirlines to delink Kilimanjaro from #Zanzibar
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO START NON STOP FLIGHTS TO ZANZIBAR IN JUNE (Posted 24th February 2019) Ethiopian Airlines will, effective 16th of June this year, delink their present Addis Ababa – Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar flight and begin to serve each of the two Tanzanian airports with nonstop flights. Zanzibar will see daily flights as will Kilimanjaro, […]
#Safarilink – Great Offers
Bookings can be made until the 31st of March via www.flysafarilink.com
#Seychelles’ #NorthIsland to be managed by #Marriott’s Luxury Collection
TOP RESORT IN SEYCHELLES TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT (Posted 23rd February 2019) One of the world’s most famous luxury island retreats, North Island in the Seychelles, is to be managed by Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, it was learned. While Marriott has been present in the Seychelles through some of their brands will the arrival of the […]
#Fastjet #Mozambique and #LAM seal code share deal
NEW COMPETITIVE THREATS SEE FORMER RIVALS JOIN FORCES (Posted 23rd February 2019) Fastjet Mozambique and national airline LAM have concluded a code share agreement, which will see the two airlines cooperate on several routes across the country. First to come into effect will be the Maputo to Beira route, where the codeshare arrangements […]
