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ET's Shanghai flight ban extended
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Airline operators in Nigeria owes $6.9m (N19.4b) on TSC says Minister of Aviation
Airlines react to new UK lockdown
Airlines have canceled flights and called for additional government support after the UK announced plans to enter a second lockdown for at least a month after rising cases of COVID-19.
The new restrictions, which come into force on Thursday Nov. 5, mean that all UK residents are banned from non-essential international travel.… read more
Aviation Leaders to define the roadmap for recovery
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African and global aviation leaders to draw a roadmap for a successful restart and recovery… read more
KLM pilots’ trade union VNV signs commitment clause
The Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV joined seven other unions today in agreeing to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts by signing a “commitment clause”. The airline and the eight trade unions have thus satisfied a key requirement, clearing the way for the Minister of Finance to assess whether KLM now meets the Dutc… read more
Ishaka-Katunguru Road to Boost Trade, Tourism
The Ishaka-Katunguru road that had turned into a death trap has since become an enabler to booming trade and tourism, three years later. The rehabilitation of the 58.2km road cost government Shs188b. The contractor, Mota-Engil, says the road is set for commissioning. It runs from Ishaka Town in Bushenyi District to Kasese Distri… read more
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC cancel cruises into 2021 in preparation for restart
The world’s four largest cruise lines have cancelled their December itineraries in the US, extending their pause in operations into 2021 following the CDC’s withdrawal of its No Sail Order at the end of November. The move by Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises may appear contradictory, as the CDC’s… read more
UNWTO to focus on rural tourism in Africa
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili is confident that African gastronomy, mainly in Namibia, has the potential to grow around the world if showcased wisely. Pololikashvili was speaking during a dinner hosted by Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope on Monday evening, where he noted… read more
Emirates CEO predicts Global Aviation: You are part of it!
Sir Tim Clark is ready to share is vision, how will the aviation industry will be shaping and look like in 2025? “The pandemic is a glitch,” said Sir Tim Clark, the world’s most different airline CEO. Sir Tim Clark is the President of Emirates Airlines. He is the man who works more out of the box than any airline chief.
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East Africa Bank opens new headquarters in Djibouti
East Africa Bank (EAB) is on the path to becoming one of the top financial institutions in the region. The bank has its services available in 15 locations in Djibouti and is targeting to have more physical presence in the country and venture into Ethiopia, and other Eastern African countries.
The expansion reson… read more
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