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TAZARA: Resumption of cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and Zambia has been p
The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has to postpone the resumption of cross-border passenger train operations between Tanzania and … read more
Air Tanzania plans to serve Nigeria, Ghana and England in 2023
Air Tanzania will expand its international network next year. Speaking to the press on Monday, August 15, 2023, its CEO announced that it will open three routes to Nigeria, Ghana and England. "We want to encourage people to use Air Tanzania to travel to Europe in particular," said Ladislaus Matindi.
Nigeria and… read more
Air Algérie returns to 6 African routes, targets 3 new countries including South Africa
On 10 August 2022, Air Algérie, the Algerian national airline, obtained the OK from the ministry in charge, to reopen several corridors closed since March 2020, as part of the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Algérie's African network is gradually being rebuiltwith the re-launch of several routes.… read more
Trans Air Congo (TAC) leases a classic 737 from South Africa to resume operations
Trans Air Congo (TAC) is an all-Boeing operator whose operations are regularly discontinued throughout the year. This is due to the availability of its fleet, which is over 30 years old.
TRC continues to partner with Zambia through rail transport
The President of the Republic of Zambia Hon. Hakainde Hichilema recently visited Tanzania and had the opportunity to visit the construction project of the modern railway - SGR first piece Dar es Salaam - Morogoro at the modern railway station in Dar es Salaam on August 02, 2022.
Speaking on behalf of President Hichilema during the v… read more
Congo Airways launches its aircraft maintenance centre
According to Boeing, MRO services in Africa will represent a market of 80 billion dollars by 2041. A market niche in which Congo Airways intends to position itself in line with its revenue diversification strategy.
Afrijet adds a new ATR72-600 to its order book
On Wednesday 20 July, on the third day of the Farnborough Airshow, ATR announced the completion of the sale of a new ATR 72-600 to Afrijet. The aircraft will be delivered to the Gabonese company by the end of the year, the Franco-Italian manufacturer said.
This new aircraft is in addition to the firm order for three aircraft of the … read more
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
In an interview with Seatrade Cruise News, however, the CEO of the company has revealed some of the challenges associated with operating West… read more
Morocco launches e-visa to accelerate tourism recovery
The Kingdom of Morocco has announced the launch of an electronic visa for travellers to the country. The online system will simplify the process of obtaining a Morocco visa for citizens of 49 countries. The e-visa for Morocco will be available through a simple online application platform managed by the Moroccan Ministr… read more
54 African airlines banned from EU skies
For several years, half a hundred African airlines - some of which are no longer operational - have been banned from the European Union (EU) sky. Despite multiple updates from the European Commission, the situation does not really seem to have changed.
New update, almost status quo for African airlines. Since 1 June 2022, 54 of them have b… read more
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