#Segera’s Bird Nest – a night time safari experience second to none
INNOVATION AT FIVE STAR LEVEL MUST BE EXTRA SPECIAL AND THE ‘BIRD NEST‘ IS! (Posted 08th July 2018) (Birdnest at the Segera Retreat) Segera and NAY PALAD have joined forces to launch the one-of-a-kind Bird Nest at THE award-winning five star Segera Retreat in Kenya – arguably one of the most innovative and luxurious sleep-out […]
#Cessna #GrandCaravan in landing drama at #Padek #SouthSudan
PASSENGERS AND CREW HAVE NARROW ESCAPE AS C208B SUFFERS HEAVY DAMAGE ON LANDING (Posted 08th July 2018) (File picture of 5Y-BUC by Flex Air Charters) A Cessna Grand Caravan C208B, registered in Kenya as 5Y-BUC, reportedly suffered a forced landing near the airfield in Padek, South Sudan. The aircraft, manufactured in 1994, MSN 208B0400 appears […]
Hotel Executive Lounges – the latest measure to separate the boys from the men
LEADING HOTEL? NOT IF THERE IS NO EXECUTIVE LOUNGE FOR GUESTS! (Posted 06th July 2018) (Arty display at the Sheraton Kampala’s 10th Floor Executive Lounge) I am well aware that some people pull faces when I, in their opinion, ‘harp on‘ about the class some hotels in Kampala show, and then of course not ‘harp […]
To merge or not to merge, that is now the question in #Zimbabwe’s aviation scene
AIR ZIMBABWE AND ZIMBABWE AIRWAYS – SPECULATION IS MOUNTING ON A JOINT FUTURE (Posted 06th July 2018) Reports are coming out of Harare that the Zimbabwean government may consider merging their two airlines, Air Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Airways, to consolidate their airline holdings. Air Zimbabwe, the erstwhile national airline, is saddled with debt which has […]
#SzB2019 – Final Call For Artists
Sauti za Busara 2019 Organizers are now super busy preparing the 16th edition of Sauti za Busara which will take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar from 7th – 10th February 2019. The full line up of artists and events will be announced in October. Over four days and nights festival features include: 3 Live Stages: […]
#LAM’s Board of Directors pays the price for failing to fly the Mozambique Prime Minister
‘YOU ARE FIRED‘ DOES THE MOZAMBIQUE GOVERNMENT TELL THE BOARD OF THE NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 06th July 2018) No money for fuel was clearly not the excuse the Mozambique Prime Minister wanted to hear when his plane reportedly could not take off due to lack of fuel, caused due to lack of payment. The local […]
The Blue Swan Daily – #Aviation news from around the globe
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS European airspace – the promise of unremitting delay Europe’s air traffic management (ATM) network added +4.4% more movements in 2017, bringing the total to 10.6 million for the year. Overseen by the Eurocontrol….. More EMEA Monthly Route Recap – July 2018 In this week’s exclusive Blue Swan Daily Infographic, we once again delve […]
#Seychelles taxi association faces brighter future
GRIEVANCES HAVE BEEN HEARD AND RESOLVED SAYS SEYCHELLES TAXI ASSOCIATION CHAIR (Posted 06th July 2018) The Chairman of the Seychelles Taxi Owners and operators Jemmie Bonne said today that the Taxi Committee Members who had been meeting with the Ministerial Committee under the Chairmanship of Minister Charlette and the working committee at the Department of […]
A Window on #Zambia – the latest news compiled by Gill Staden
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA (Posted 06th July 2018) My header is from Wildlife Camp, South Luangwa. The caption was: Winter sunset. Quite cold this year or maybe we are getting old !!! This was followed by a comment: Vote for old The opening salvo was taken from a video by Gavin Opie of Nkonzi Camp, […]
#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 06th July 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 their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#UNWTO News Updates
International Tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018 International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. Growth was led by Asia and the Pacific (+8%) and Europe (+7%). Africa […]
Julian Edmunds retires as #Atta chairman
FIONA JEFFERY APPOINTED NEW ATTA CHAIR AS JULIAN EDMUNDS RETIRES FROM BOARD (Posted 06th July 2018) (Julian Edmunds seen here at the Sarova Stanley Hotel last year with Atta CEO Chris Mears and Atta President Nigel Vere Nicoll) It has now been confirmed that Julian Edmunds, former long serving CEO of Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation, has […]
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
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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% […]
