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On Wednesday afternoon Airlink t ouched down in Blantyre, wrapping up
the successful inauguration of its new dual Malawi routes – the other
destination being Lilongwe.
With the new services Malawi becomes the latest country in Airlink’s comprehensive network which now extends to 46 destinations.
“In launching Ai… read more
In 2022, the Congolese government drew up a plan to relaunch Congo Airways, and a business plan to create Air Congo. Since then, these two projects, piloted by the late Minister of Transport Chérubin Okende and which President Félix Tshisekedi wanted to celebrate as one of the major priority achievements of his first term in office, have fallen by the wayside.
The Parliament has urged the government to expedite the renovation of the Kampala-Malaba metre gauge railway to boost trade and align Uganda with fellow East African Community member states.
This appeal was made after the House unanimously agreed on a report submitted by Hon. John Bosco Ikojo, Chairperson of the Committee on Nationa… read more
LATAM
Airlines has resumed its flights to Africa by relaunching the Sao Paulo
– Johannesburg route. Thanks to interline agreements with partner
airlines in Africa, passengers can access 47 destinations, including
Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Senegal, and the Ivory Coast, among others.
The
airline aims to transport a… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.
Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels.
Domestic traffic for … read more
After sealing a lease agreement with AerCap, the leading global commercial aircraft lessor, for two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on May 22, 2023, ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, is elated to formally introduce its two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, bearing the registration ET-BAQ & ET-BAR. These aircraft have a seating capacity of 160, includ… read more
The 2023 Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Leadership Conference is currently taking place in Sun City, North West. This marks its second edition, gathering public and private sector stakeholders, dignitaries, guests, and contributors to both local and global tourism. This year, it is themed "Tourism: The Engine for Growth,… read more
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) has announced the dates for the "Free Access Week 2023". Entrance will be waived for day visitors to twelve Nature Resorts in the Eastern Cape from 30 September 2023 to 0… read more
Saudi Arabia’s flynas will open service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) from two of its Saudi bases in October.
The LCC will launch flights from Jeddah to the Ethiopian
capital from Oct. 9. On the same date, flynas will commence service from
Riyadh to ADD. Both routes will be operated 3X-wee… read more
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates of the "Mahala Week 2023". Entrance will be waived for visitors to eleven Nature Resorts in Limpopo from 11 September 2023 to 17 September 2023. The free access initiative… read more
Airlink touches down in Malawi with Lilongwe and Blantyre routes
The President of the Republic instructs the financial bailout of Congo Airways and the relaunch
Approval franted for loan to refurbish Kampala-Malaba Railway
LATAM resumes flights from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg
Strong passenger demand continues in July, according to IATA figures
ASKY takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX
TBCSA Leadership Summit: Cultivating Tourism expansion via sustainable partnerships
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
Flynas to fly to Addis Ababa from two Saudi cities
