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Europe: Air traffic expected to hit 60% of 2019 levels
Eurocontrol said it expected close to 18,000 daily flights in European airspace by the end of this month, as a gradual but fragile recovery in air traffic continues. “Last week the recovery continued and we are now at about 40% of last year’s traffic levels. But the recovery… read more
Emirates September 2020 Preliminary operations as of 0900GMT 21JUL20
Emirates i n the last 72 hours filed initial changes to its planned operation for the month of September 2020, as the airline continues to operate reduced service. As of 0900GMT 21JUL20, the airline mostly focuses on frequency revision, instead of aircraft changes, as multiple routes continue to display A380 aircra… read more
Qatar Airways 20JUL20 – 31AUG20 operations
Qatar Airways in the last few days continues to adjust planned operation, complying with various travel restrictions that affects the airline’s passenger traffic rights. Certain routes are not available for reservation for outbound flights from Doha.
As of 0800GMT 21JUL20, planned operation for the period of 20J… read more
Lufthansa agrees to rescue Brussels Airlines
Belgian authorities have reached an agreement with Brussels Airlines (SN) and its parent company Lufthansa (LH) regarding the rescue of the Belgian flag carrier. The agreement for the airline to obtain a €290m loan in exchange for sufficient guarantees is still pending the approval of both the Belgian government and the Euro… read more
Sudan: Travel Ban Extended
The Higher Committee for Health Emergencies issued a decision, Monday, extending the travel ban to and from Khartoum state, whether for public or private vehicles, until Eid al-Adha holiday ended.
The decree which excluded the previously issued permissions came within the decisions taken earlier by the committee.
Hilton passes 10,000 rooms in African pipeline
Hilton announced the signing of a management agreement with Jellicoe Hotel Management, to bring a second Canopy by Hilton hotel to South Africa and surpassing 10,000 rooms in its African pipeline. The announcement of the 180 guest room Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank follows confirmation earlier this month of the brand’s entry into… read more
Camair-Co: € 23 million made available for the maintenance of two B737 and the rental of two Q400
Air Cote d'Ivoire to resume Abidjan to Conakry operations
Air Cote d'Ivoire will resume its flights between Conakry (Guinea) again from Abidjan and vice versa. This flights will resume on July 24. Operations as follows:
Ibom Air maiden flight operation to Calabar excites aviation stakeholders
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has finally extended its route network to the paradise city of Calabar to the delight of stakeholders in the aviation sector. The airline in a statement, had earlier said it will fly from Lagos and Abuja to and Calabar daily, bringing their trademark schedule reliability, one-time departures and superior service … read more
Mauritius light rail road-rail fleet delivered
Road-rail vehicle specialist Zagro has supplied four Unimog U423 road-rail vehicles for the Mauritius Metro Express l ight rail line. Two are equipped for use by the line’s maintenance staff, and two for rescuing the line’s CAF Urbos light rail vehicles. The cabs have space for four people, with lightweight aluminium box bodies to maximis… read more
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