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Trans Air Congo (TAC) would have been one of Central Africa's most dynamic airlines. But after 29 years in business, the company's fortunes are in a state of flux. Between periodic interruptions to operations, route closures and management departures, TAC is struggling to find a new direction.
Zimbabwe which is promoting its Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism has received a major boost as it is set host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training.
The training is set for the 13-15 of November in the resort town of Victoria Falls.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA… read more
A passenger on Ibom Air flight Q1300 has been arrested for allegedly taking another passenger’s laptop from his bag in the overhead cabin during boarding from Lagos to Abuja on Wednesday.
In a statement by the General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, Aniekan Essienette said, the owner of the laptop, who suspected the … read more
VINCI Airports has finalised the financial arrangements for the concession agreement with the government of Cabo Verde, acquiring seven airports in the country.
The financing of €60 million, provided by three development banks, World Bank-IFC, Proparco (France), and DEG (Germany), is certified under the Sustainability-Linked Financi… read more
ASKY Airlines has announced it will launch 3x weekly flights to and from Lagos to Luanda, Angola from 1st August, this year.
The airline in a statement says, Lagos to Luanda, Angola will have seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network covering all of West and Central and South Africa markets with three direct daily service we… read more
The Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, announced in the SANParks - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group that stocktaking needs to be performed at all shops in … read more
According to a press statement following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 July 2023 for the preceding three financial years, namely 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has plans to upgrade facilties at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in … read more
Difficult times for Congo Airways. At present, the Congolese state carrier has just one active aircraft (an Airbus A320) out of a fleet of four. The new management team hopes to change this trend by setting up an appropriate maintenance schedule, and above all by reactivating the fleet replenishment plan.
Silversea has taken final delivery of its new luxury cruise ship Silver Nova, the class leader in a new series of expeditionary vessels for the cruise line. The handover took place on Wednesday, July 19 in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, where the ship was built by Meyer Werft.
Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liber… read more
CNN has just published a very detailed article which discusses the construction of a new $2 billion airport in Rwanda, located 40 kilometres south of Kigali. The airport aims to become the centrepiece of Africa’s aviation industry, capable of accommodating 8 million passengers initially and over 14 million in the future. It will also have… read more
Trans Air Congo (TAC) introduces a leased Embraer ERJ145 to support its operations
Zim to host UNWTO media training
Passenger arrested for stealing laptop onboard Ibom Air flight to Abuja
VINCI Airports takes over operation of seven Cabo Verde airports
ASKY launches Luanda flights August 1
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) plans to upgrade facilties at WDH
Congo Airways sends Dash8-400 to Malta for maintenance, seeks ERJ145 and ATR72 aircraft
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Nova, the first in a new class of luxury vessels
Will Kigali’s new projected airport make African aviation take off?
