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Zimbabwe Tourism Sector Calls for Recovery Programme
Travel and tourism players in the country have approached Government to intervene with a recovery plan for the sector, which is among the hardest hit by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
The global travel and tourism sector was the first area of economic activity to be hit by… read more
Again Kenyan aircraft shot at in Somalia
DANGEROUS SKIES OVER SOMALIA MAKE AIR OPERATORS NERVOUS
Just three weeks after an Ethiopian military unit shot down a civilian aircraft on final approach into the Berdale airstrip, which was bringing urgent medical supplies into the area, was another similar incident reported.
The African Express Embraer 120 turboprop aircraft … read more
South African government called to support its aviation sector
IATA estimates that revenues generated by airlines in the South African market will fall by $3 billion (about ZAR 55bn) in 2020, 56% below 2019 levels. That puts at risk 252,100 South African jobs and $5.1billion (about ZAR 93bn) of South Africa’s GDP, which is generated by aviation directly and air transport-dependent tourism.
South Afric… read more
RwandAir receives $153mn governement injection
Rwanda’s government will be providing national carrier RwandAir (WB, Kigali) with RWF145.1 billion Rwandan Francs (USD153 million) in funding for the 2020/21 financial year (July … read more
Congo Airways changes order from Embraer E175 to E190-E2 jets
The new deal has a total value of USD 256 million at current list prices with all purchase rights exercised, and will be included in Embraer’s second quarter backlog.
Desire Bantu, CEO of Congo Airways said, “These new jets will be replacing our legacy turboprops and will allow us to extend our operations within the Democratic Repub… read more
Middle East & Africa AIR market update
Welcome to Routes’ weekly look at how the Middle East and African aviation markets are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together.
The data is supplied by OAG using its … read more
Tourists land in Tanzania as hotels, firms and schools resume
Plane loads of tourists aboard Ethiopian, KLM and Turkish airlines are expected to land in Tanzania in the next one week, marking a critical milestone in the on-going re-opening of the country’s economy following nearly two months of lockdown. The country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, hotels and schools are all heeding President Jo… read more
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and Cape Town Air Access Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Kruger Mpumalanga International(KMI) Airport will be getting a boost from a new partnership with Cape Town Air Access (CTAA).
The 2-year cooperation agreement was signed on Thursday at the AviaDev African 2019 conference in Cape Town. CTAA will assist KMI Airport in developing its air route network while promoting the air… read more
Brussels Airlines restarts its operations with a network of 59 destinations from June until August
Last week Brussels Airlines announced that it will restart its commercial flights from its hub at Brussels Airport on 15 June. Based on market demand and ongoing travel restrictions, the airline will offer an adapted and downsized summer schedule, which will consist of approximately 30% of Brussels Airlines’ originally planned summer sche… read more
What do the New EU-Visa Rules mean for Africans Travelers?
The EU has changed the rules for short-term visas. After a decade, the European Commission says a change was long overdue. However, many African would-be travelers may now find it even more difficult to visit Europe.
Whether you're visiting relatives, performing at a concert or a… read more
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