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ATM Dubai: postponed to May 2021
In light of the changing global situation relating to the COVID-19 virus, the event organisers, Reed Exhibitions have continued to monitor the impact it is having not just on our industry, but on society in general. Many meetings took place with the Dubai World Trade Centre and have reviewed other options to organise an event in the last … read more
Study: Youth population to drive online use in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa will remain the world’s fastest-growing mobile region over the coming years as millions of young African consumers become mobile users for the first time, a new GSMA study has said.
The study reveals that more than 160 million new unique mobile subscribers will be added across the region by 2025, bringing t… read more
Tanzania fees for COVID-19 clearance certificates
Tanzania has today July 20 issued new guidelines for obtaining Covid-19 clearance certificate for both nationals and foreigners living in the country with plans to travel to countries where such certificates are required.
According to a statement issued by the Minister for Health, Social Development, Gender, elderly and Children, Um… read more
East Africa Airports COVID-19 Staff Training
East Africa Airports COVID-19 staff training on safety measures is being conducted with the aim being to equip them to handle passengers. This program is being happening at the busiest airports in East Africa following 3 months of closure and is being funded through the German Government. The East African Community (EAC) airports a… read more
Nigeria’s Government extends closure of airspace to international aviation till October
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the closure of the country’s airspace to international flight operations till October 2020 instead of the earlier August 19th resumption date.
According to a Notice To Air Men (NOTAM), issued by the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and confirmed by the Minister of… read more
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.
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