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Air China back to Johannesburg from late-August 2020
Air China last month resumed service to South Africa, operating with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. From 19AUG20 to 30SEP20, the Star Alliance carrier operates once weekly Beijing Capital – Shenzhen – Johannesburg route. Schedule on/after 01OCT20 remains pending, as schedule listing displays 3 weekly flights.
CA867 PEK… read more
Trade shows to resume in Istanbul
The fairs and exhibitions in Istanbul that attract people from all over the world resumed under strict hygiene rules and precautions due to pandemic. As one of the most beautiful cities in the world and leading business events & exhibition destinations; Istanbul is the meeting point for business world as well as tourists.
CNR Beauty &a… read more
WTM London will be virtual-only show in November 2020
WTM London – the event where Ideas Arrive – and Travel Forward – the travel and hospitality technology event co-located with WTM London – will be entirely virtual in November. Live shows had been set to take place at ExCeL London (2-4 November 2020); however, the continuing travel restrictions, imposition of quarantine requirements and lo… read more
TAP to add European and North African routes
TAP Air Portugal is expanding its network with the additions of three destinations in Europe and three in North Africa. The six new routes are from Lisbon (LIS) and will be served seasonally from next summer.
In Europe, TAP intends to offer 2X-weekly flights to Ibiza (IBZ) in the Balearic Islands and 1X-weekly to Fuerteventura (FU… read more
Interest Expressed In The African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network Project
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD’s second webinar on the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network Project was held on August the 26th with the African Development Bank, the International Union of Railways (UIC), UNECA, Ethio-Djibouti Railway and others, expressing interest in the financing of the project.
The webinar was att… read more
Rail Upgrades In Cameroon Facilitate The Delivery Of The Minim Martap Bauxite Project
13 Rail Bridges upgraded in Cameroon by the rail operator Camrail SA. Upgrade work on an additional 55 bridges underway across the entire rail network, due to be completed in 2021. 330km of track renewal has been completed. The rail upgrades are in line with Canyon’s PFS planning and project execution.
Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (… read more
Republic of the Congo reopens for international travelers
The Republic of the Congo has reopened its borders and airports for international visitors. In order to visit Congo, travelers will be required to do a health screening and follow quarantine protocols.All visitors are required to complete a negative COVID-19 test within a maximum of 7 days prior to arrival and submit the test resul… read more
Advocating for African airlines to become key economic drivers
AFRAA, Routes sign MoU to drive African aviation growth
Air Partner opens new freight office in South Africa
The expansion follows record growth of the Freight division over the last three years and will be overseen by newly appointed Cargo Sales Manager Fred Du Plessis.
Headquartered in the UK, the new South African sales office marks Air Partner’s first presence on the African continent and is a natural next step in the expansion strategy as th… read more
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