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South Africa air’s savior is in Ethiopia, study says
South Africa should act to preserve its insolvent national airline and seek to partner the carrier with Ethiopian Airlines Group, according to a study commissioned for ruling-party lawma… read more
Ethiopia bans flights over Nile mega dam
Authorities in Addis Ababa on Monday banned flights in Benishangul-Gumuz region, where the massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is being built. Officials cited security reasons behind the closure of that region's airspace amid unresolved agreement between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt on the use of the waters of the N… read more
Tanzania growing tourist arrivals
The number of tourists visiting Tanzania is on the rise - thanks to the government's decision to open the country to visitors earlier than all its regional peers post-Covid-19, the minister for Tourism and Natural Resources, Dr Hamisi Kigwangalla, said yesterday.
The government reopened the country to tourism in May wh… read more
No mask required on planes in the United States: DOT Ruling is horrible
Flyers Rights President Paul Hudson issued the following response to the DOT’s refusal to promulgate a mask rule after DOT General Counsel Steven Bradbury issued a letter denying Flyers Rights’ rulemaking petition:
eTurboNews published the full letter two days ago:
Mr. Bradbury,
This horrible decision will no doub… read more
UNWTO and IATA sign agreement to restore confidence in international aviation
Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as the two parties work together to restart global tourism. Highlighting UNWTO’s unique status as a bridge b… read more
Air Peace Chairman Commends Buhari Over BASA Arrangements With US, India, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for signing the instruments of ratification of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) arrangements with United States, Morocco, India and Rwanda.
Chief Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace in an interview with aviation journalist, described the signing of the agreements as … read more
Sirika commends Anambra Airport construction
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday, commended Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra for embarking on the construction of a cargo airport in the state. A statement issued by Mr James Odaudu, the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, quoted Sirika as saying this when he received Obiano in his office in Abuja.… read more
Senegal extends tax relief for Tourism sector
The President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall has announced that Government will extend tax reliefs for the tourism sector till 2021. The Government as part of mitigating measures to assuage the plight of the badly hit tourism sector in the wake of the pandemic granted tax reliefs such as waiving off corporation… read more
Tugwi-Mukosi Tourism Plan Out
Government has unveiled a tourism development plan for the giant Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in move expected to pave way for exploitation of tourism opportunities around the county's largest inland water body. The plan comes as work on the dam's master plan has kicked off following the roping in of universities to help in its crafting, as President… read more
Delta NW20 Long-Haul network operations also modified
Delta Air Lines during the weekend of 04OCT20’s schedule update filed additional changes to its long-haul service for Northern winter 2020/21 season. Latest adjustment as of 04OCT20 includes the following.
Atlanta – Frankfurt Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, A330-300 operating (Previous plan: 4 weekly)
Atla… read more
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