New domestic #airline launches on #Madagascar
#TSARADIA – #AIRMADAGASCAR’S DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARY – TAKES TO THE AIR (Posted 06th July 2018) A first major aviation development has taken place on Madagascar, following the partnership agreement between Air Austral of Reunion and Air Madagascar. Tsaradia, a new domestic offspring of the national airline, took to the skies earlier this week and will operate […]
#Kigali #Rwanda hosting the African Aviation Week
#AVIASSIST CONTINUES TO CHAMPION #AVIATION SAFETY (Posted 06th July 2018) A dedicated African Aviation Week championing best practice, market liberalisation and world-class safety standards across the continent will be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 10-14 September. The initiative is being promoted by the AviAssist Foundation, Ground Handling International and the AviaDev Africa forum. The week […]
#Atta seeks sponsors for key events
Sponsorship Opportunities – Are you interested to come on board?
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Business Environment: The President of the Corporate Council of Africa (CCA), Ms. Florie Liser received in audience by the CGECI Vice President, Mr. Ahmed CISSE Abidjan A delegation of the Corporate Council of Africa (CCA) composed of Mrs. Flore Liser, and Mr. Biova Kabine, respectively President and Director of Investment and […]
#Accra #Weizo inspires interlining among West African Airlines
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. Why African American Financial Planners Are Nearly Nonexistent, And How To Fix It Air Peace joins league of African carriers with […]
#Volotea signs commercial deal with #APG
#EthiopianAirlines signs joint venture deal to manufacture key aircraft cabin components in #Addis
AIRCRAFT SEAT COVERS, SEAT BELTS, CABIN CARPETS AND MORE – MADE IN #ETHIOPIA (Posted 05th July 2018) (Now actually 101 aircraft following the delivery of the first Boeing B737MAX earlier in the week) Ethiopian Airlines Group has finalized a feasibility study and signed a partnership business agreement with ACM Aerospace of Germany pursuant to the […]
The Blue Swan Daily
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Premium economy gets the tick from corporates but not all products are the same Premium economy continues to be a key opportunity for airlines all over the world. More and more airlines have introduced this important class of service….. More As United doubles up on Singapore – San Francisco, how will Singapore Airlines […]
#IATA reports continued strong growth in passenger demand
PASSENGER DEMAND REMAINS HIGH IN MAY (Posted 05th July 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.1% compared to the same month in 2017, which was a slight pickup from 6.0% year-over-year growth for April 2018. Capacity […]
The latest from #TheFisayo – The trials and tribulations of a young blogger
Travel blogging seems to be fun and stylish, and I have written several articles on how to blog and travel (CLICK HERE), but what you are not told is that it is not always fun. In Fact it is more of work than fun it self, this is mostly if you vlog. Being that I […]
#Karongwe – home of the Big Five and home of five lodges
FORGET KRUGER – KARONGWE IS THE PLACE TO VISIT (Posted 05th July 2018) Recent visits to South Africa brought back memories, of exploring the #GardenRoute, strolling around #Knysna, walking the famous golf courses of #Fancourt and finally of a visit to #Karongwe, a private game reserve not far from the boundaries of the Kruger National […]
#AirFrance considering to up #Nairobi frequencies to five next year
SUMMER 2019 SCHEDULE SHOWS 5 AIR FRANCE FLIGHTS INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT THREE (Posted 05th July 2018) Schedules of airlines often are prepared for a year and more in advance and this seems to be the case with Air France’s plans to raise their current three per week flights between Paris and Nairobi for next […]
#NorthernWhiteRhinos – will the advance of science see a comeback for the species?
SCIENTISTS IN EUROPE ANNOUNCE A BREAKTHROUGH TO RESCUE THE NORTHERN WHITE RHINOS First ever hybrid rhino embryo produced outside the womb NANYUKI, KENYA, Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 – We are thrilled to share the news announced today in a press release by our partners – the Dv?r Králové Zoo and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo […]
Drivers for online rides hold out for better terms
#UBER #LITTLE #TAXIFY #MONDO ALL AFFECTED BY DRIVER GO SLOW (Posted 05th July 2018) Commuters and individuals relying on app based transportation in Nairobi have been forced to revert to the more regular taxis to get from one point to another as drivers for the UBER’s, Little’s and Taxify’s have been going slow in search […]
#Uganda’s Eagle Air resumes flights from #Entebbe to #Yei
TWICE A WEEK FLIGHTS ONCE AGAIN LINK ENTEBBE TO SOUTH SUDAN’S TOWN OF YEI (Posted 05th July 2018) Uganda’s Eagle Air has resumed flying from the International Airport in Entebbe to the South Sudanese town of Yei. The airline had withdrawn from the route following some contentious issues with South Sudanese officials in Yei leaving […]
Fancourt hosts TRIO DE MUSIQUE
MUSICAL INTERLUDES AT #FANCOURT (Posted 05th July 2018) Better known for its three championship golf courses, including South Africa’s number 1, and its famous hospitality at the Fancourt Manor House as well as at the main hotel, has Fancourt however also other qualities in store to attract not just golfers but lovers of good music […]
For Liberation Day does RDB give 100 gorilla permits to 100 youths in #Rwanda
CELEBRATION THROUGH CONSERVATION (Posted 05th July 2018) To celebrate Liberation Day 2018 will RDB award 100 youth with gorilla permits The liberation of Rwanda has brought prosperity and security to Rwanda but it has also played an essential role in the conservation of the country’s natural resources. As a result, tourism in Rwanda has grown […]
#IATA says air freight growth continues
MAY AIR CARGO VOLUMES GROW BY OVER 4 PERCENT (Posted 04th July 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.2% in May 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was slightly down from the 5.2% […]
Homecoming – Down Memory Lane (Part 3)
A TALE OF VISITING A UNIQUE MUSEUM IN A PALACE AND A WALKABOUT ACROSS THE TOWN OF MY BIRTH ON A BRIGHT SUMMER DAY (Posted 04th of July 2018) Thanks to frequent reminders by readers as well as trying to beat the clock ahead of my next visit in late summer this year, here finally […]
#IATA continues to highlight training opportunities
Did you know that completing the Advanced Management Program in Aviation and Air Transport earns you credits for an Executive MBA at NTU! Some facts about NTU MBA Graduates • NTU is ranked 22nd in the Financial Times’ latest ranking of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes worldwide • 98 per cent of graduates employed […]
The latest from the Blue Swan Daily
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Should Cathay Pacific switch its Copenhagen route to Helsinki and partner with Finnair? 01-Jul-2018 marks the fifth anniversary for Japan Airlines’ service to Helsinki. The flight caters to Japan’s interest in visiting Finland and also gives JAL passengers….. More Perth international airfares continue to rise, coinciding with hotel occupancy and rates falling: CWT/CAPA […]
#Zambia’s #KafuntaSafaris celebrate 20 years of excellence
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 20TH KAFUNTA RIVER LODGE! 20 Days for a 20 Years Birthday Contest. Starts on Wednesday 04 July 2018 (10:00 AMZambian time) and ends on Tuesday 24 July 2018 (6:00 PM Zambian time). The contest is opened internationally but participants must be 18 years or older. Contest Terms & Conditions are listed on the […]
#NgambaIsland turns 20
TWENTY YEARS OF CHIMP RESCUE AND CONSERVATION CELEBRATED (Posted 04th July 2017) On June 07th did Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary celebrate its 20th anniversary as the model chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa. The gala dinner hosted at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo featured an impressive conservation and tourism VIP guest list of founding members, friends of […]
Lake Victoria #Serena Golf Resort and Spa to go 18 hole in October
#EASTAFRICA’S LATEST 18 HOLE #GOLF COURSE SET FOR LAUNCH IN OCTOBER AT THE #LAKEVICTORIA SHORES (Posted 03rd July 2018) The Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Uganda is set to complete the second 9 holes to make it an 18-hole golf course by October 2018. This one of a kind golf course in […]
#SegeraRetreat – Five Star Made in Kenya
LEAVING SEGERA – THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO (Posted 03rd July 2018) Segera – Kenya’s only five star safari property North of the Equator The Segera Retreat, located in the central highlands of Kenya on a sprawling 50.000 acres conservancy, perfectly fits the description ‘When only the best will do‘ because that is […]
Colobus Conservation’s #GolfOnTheBeach to raise more funds
Colobus Conservation will be hosting the 4th Golf on the Beach Tournament Fundraiser at Nomad Beach Bar on the 15th July. This event is incredibly popular, providing a fun day for all. There will be both an adult and children’s tournament, stalls with beautiful local crafts and products and some fantastic prizes for auction. This […]
Guerillas of Tsavo – Remembering the end of World War I
Remembering ‘The Forgotten‘ James asked "Why should we Remember?" while speaking at the National Museums of Kenya on 11th June 2018. Click here to read the full text of James’s speech. The British High Commissioner, representatives from the Australian and Zambian High Commissions and German Embassy, together with the media and invited guests were all […]
The Blue Swan Daily
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS South Asia leads the world in H1 air capacity growth; Central and Eastern Europe and East Africa also see double-digit rises Latest research from The Blue Swan Daily shows that South Asia was the fastest growth region of the world for scheduled airline capacity over the….. More Misleading claims about discounts and room […]
#CoastalAviation highlights procedures for chartes to and from Rwanda
Hot tips for visiting Central and Northern #Kenya
#MOUNTKENYA #OLPEJETA #SEGERA – BIG FIVE, BIG MOUNTAIN AND BIG LUXURY (Posted 02nd July 2018) Kenya, a country I regularly travel to, is not just the Masai Mara, Amboseli or the beaches from Malindi over Watamu to Diani and beyond. While I indeed start my journeys mostly in Nairobi, to see new hotel developments and […]
