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Cairo metro Line 3 trains delivered
Hyundai Rotem has begun delivery of 256 metro cars ordered for Cairo Line 3 which is being extended to run 45·5 km east–west across the city and serve the international airport.
The 433bn won order was placed by the National Authority for Tunnel in February 2017 using a financial package developed by the South Korean governme… read more
Princess Cruises is sending Majestic Princess to Los Angeles for 2021/22 season
Princess Cruises has added Majestic Princess to its five-ship line-up for the US West Coast during 2021/22 cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and destinations on the California coast. Majestic Princess will sail from Los Angeles for the first time next year, sailing 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages th… read more
Carnival Cruise Line extends operational pause in North America until October
Carnival Cruise Line today advised guests and travel agents that it has extended its operational pause in North America through September 30, 2020.
“During this unprecedented pause in our business, we have continued to assess the operating environment and confer with public health, government and industry officials,” Carnival Cruise… read more
Rwandair Sees A Gradual Network Resumption from August 2020
Rwandair in recent inventory update closed reservation for all scheduled passenger flights until 31JUL20 inclusive. As of 17JUN20, the airline’s earliest date available for reservation is 01AUG20, initially on selected destinations. Additional changes, including service resumption date, remain likely to change in the next few weeks, pendi… read more
Air Seychelles Prepares for Delivery of A320Neo
As part of its fleet transformation plan, Air Seychelles will once again take delivery of a brand new A320neo aircraft in March 2020. In preparation for the arrival of the aircraft into the Seychelles, since late 2019, several teams across the business have started to meet both locally and in Hamburg, home to a large number of Airb… read more
Uganda Airlines very first Airbus A330-800 enters assembly
Information has been received that the first of two Airbus A330-800 aircraft, ordered by the Ugandan government for national airline Uganda Airlines, has now entered the assembly phase in Toulouse, one of the main Airbus plants in Europe.
The two aircraft are due for delivery later this year and will join a fleet of four CRJ90… read more
AWA increases domestic flight to Takoradi
Again, Ghana‘s leading carrier, Africa World Airlines (AWA), has increased domestic flight operations from Accra to Takoradi effective July 4th, 2020.
The carrier said the new flights will operate on Saturday mornings and will supplement AWA’s existing flights on Mondays and Thursdays, offering more options for both business and lei… read more
Ghana secures funding for tourism development project
The Ghanaian Government has secured funding from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP). The rationale for the project is to provide financial and technical assistance to support the Government of Ghana’s efforts to develop the leisure tourism industry.
The Project, … read more
Nigerian airlines, Air Peace and Dana Air conduct flight exercises in anticipation of flight resumpt
Ahead of the planned resumption of commercial flight operations in Nigeria’s domestic aviation industry, Air Peace and Dana Air have carried out flight exercises in readiness to restart commercial services. Dana Air on Wednesday carried out a dry run at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) and shakedown flights from Lagos to Port Harcour… read more
Latest Ethiopian Airlines July 2020 East Asia / South Asia ops
Ethiopian Airlines in the last few days adjusted planned operation for South Asia and East Asia, for the month of July 2020. Planned operation as of 25JUN20 as follows.
Due to various travel restrictions, planned operation may be impacted, including passenger traffic rights.
Addis Ababa – Bangaloree… read more
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