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There are no two ways about it: the Airbus A330-800 is not a popular aircraft. Just 15 examples have been delivered or ordered across four airlines, while Airbus has one demo aircraft. Currently, only four aircraft are in commercial operation. With 11 routes until the year-end, the routes on which the A330-800 is used are far shorter on a… read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the worst performing civil aviation systems in Africa.
All airlines registered in the DRC are banned from entering the European Union. In recent years, the country has made considerable efforts to overcome several shortcomings.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is fully on course for the recertification of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, the Managing Director of the agency has said.
The agency also said that it is fully prepared to ensure imp… read more
Boeing forecasts that Africa’s airlines will require 1,030 new airplanes by 2040 valued at $160 billion and aftermarket services such as manufacturing and repair worth $235 billion.
Boeing shared the projection as part of the 2021 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s long-term assessment of demand for commercial airplanes … read more
World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and the International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa) will be adopting a hybrid format for the popular travel and tourism trade shows in 2022, allowing exhibitors to connect with buyers both at a live event and a two-day virtual event. The hybrid format ensures a significant return … read more
World Travel Awards– the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Africa and Indian Ocean 2021 winners.
In the Africa categories, Kenya enjoyed a strong showing, with its thriving capital Nairobi named ‘Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination’, Kenyat… read more
Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future.
The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on Tuesday 2nd November during WTM Lond… read more
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Limited Khorixas Rest camp in the
Kunene and Gross Barmen Resort in the Otjozondjupa are now offering five
Namibia Training Authority (NTA) registered national vocational
certificates in hospitality and tourism.
The courses are: Accommodation services and food and beverages
service… read more
UFI and Explori released the third part of the Global Recovery Insights 2021 report, conducted by live events research specialists, Explori, in partnership with UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and supported by SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers.
This latest in the Global Recovery Insights series of qua… read more
There’s no doubt that catching a plane can be a little stressful. Not only do you have to make sure your luggage weighs the right amount, you have to ensure no liquids exceed 100 millilitres, and you also need to arrive on time to get through security and catch your flight.
For someone who has a medical condition, the extra stress of being… read more
The rare Airbus A330-800neo Ioperates surprisingly short routes
DRC targets a compliance rate of at least 78% in the 2022 ICAO audit
Lagos & Abuja airports recertification on track
African airlines require 1,030 new aircraft
WTM Africa and ILTM Africa go hybrid in 2022
UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to investing in tourism’s sustainble future
Namibia: NWR Offers Hospitality Training
The Global Recovery Insights 2021 report published: the road to recovery
Five top tips for travelling with medicines abroad
