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Senegal signs air agreement with Egypt
In July 2021, Senegal and Egypt agreed to set up a Joint Trade Council. Through this, the two countries aim to triple their trade to over 200 million dollars over the next three years. This is to be achieved through the development of bilateral air connectivity.
The Civil Aviation Authorities of the Republic of Senegal and… read more
Senegal: President Macky Sall inaugurates the renovated int'l airport in Saint-Louis
Senegal has set itself the goal of becoming a major air and tourism hub in sub-Saharan Africa. The construction of Dakar's Blaise-Diagne International Airport (AIBD) and the creation of Air Senegal are part of this logic. The dynamic continues with the PRAS, an initiative that plans to upgrade 13 airport platforms throughout… read more
African airlines should pull together
BOEING has predicted that Africa will need around 1 000 more aircraft by 2040 to meet demand, but the manufacturer believes it will take an “aviation eco-system” to properly support that level of passenger traffic.
Boeing President for Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Kuljit Ghata-Aura, was in Cape Town to meet various aviation partne… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period May 2022 to September 2022. According to the multi-model rainfall forecast, most parts of … read more
Meeting travellers' expectations post Covid-19
After a period of intense sensory deprivation and living life through the prism of a laptop screen for two years, people are experiencing a heightened need to renew their contact with the world. As international travel resumes, the hospitality industry is set to shift its mindset and service offerings to meet the changing needs of travellers bey… read more
Nigeria removed from list of countries eligible for Turkish e-Visa
Nigerian visa applicants to the Republic of Turkey have been barred from accessing the e-visa provisions but have instead been advised to apply via any Turkish Consulate.
LEADERSHIP gathered on Thursday from prospective applicants about the sudden change without prior notice or communication from the Turkish Mission in… read more
Magical Kenya Travel Expo is back with exciting Innovations in its enriched menu
Undoubtedly one of Africa’s flagship Tourism exhibitions, The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is set for a physical return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.
The region’s most sought-after tourism show has been announced to take place on October 5-7 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nai… read more
MMA Runway 18L/36R closed till September 5 2022
NIGERIANFLIGHTDECK has intercepted further communication about the closure of Runway 18L/36R of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos due to major works in installation of Air field lighting ( AFL)
Our correspondent gathered the runway will be closed totally from from midnight July 7th till September 5th 2022 for the installation whil… read more
Kenya Tourism Board in Campaign to Woo Indian Travellers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has commenced a joint promotional campaign with leading Indian travel agents targeting potential Indian travelers. The partnership with FCM Travel Solutions India, Pvt Ltd and Yatra will aim to support tourism recovery in Kenya through building visitor confidence for Indian travelers to Kenya.
The month… read more
Global air travel is set to recover 65% in Q3
A new report, produced for the World Travel Market (WTM) by ForwardKeys, reveals that in the third quarter of the year, July, August and September, global air travel is set to reach 65% of where it was before the pandemic in 2019. However, the revival is patchy, with some parts of the world doing much better than others and … read more
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