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As the aviation row between East African neighbours Kenya and Tanzania appears to have no immediate resolution in sight, the Rwanda flag carrier, RwandaAir has moved in to fill the vacuum left by four of Kenya’s airlines barred from flying to Tanzania. The Kigali-based carrier has announced it will operate three fligh… read more
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has declared that there is no going back on the September 5, 2020 date for resumption of international flights as all preparations have been completed.
Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja on Thursday, Sirika said all aviation p… read more
Rwandair in winter 2020/21 season plans to increase Kigali – Brussels – London Heathrow route, with the addition of 3rd weekly flight, from 26OCT20. Airbus A330-300 aircraft operates this route.
WB700 KGL2330 – 0700+1BRU0800+1 – 0800+1LHR 333 135
WB701 LHR1705 – 1905BRU2030 – 0600+1KGL 333 246
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for harmonized adoption across Africa of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-Off guidance for safe operations amid the COVID-19 crisis. Safely re-establishing the continent’s air connectivity is essential to re-building battered economies. IATA… read more
When Bugesera International Airportopens for business in 2022, it will be backed by one of the world’s most successful airlines. In December 2019, Qatar Airways signed a deal to take a 60% stake in the new airport, now under construction around 35km south-east of the Rwandan capital, Kigali. Under three agreemen… read more
Rwandair during the month of September 2020 plans to operate following scheduled service, based on OAG schedules listing as of 23AUG20. Last minute adjustment remains possible, while travel restrictions continues to impact planned operation.
Kigali – Brussels – London Heathrow 2 weekly A330-300
Kigali – Doua… read more
International flights should resume in the Republic of Congo on Monday, August 24. The Minister of Communication and Media, Thierry Lézin Moungalla, let it be known at the end of the 8th meeting of the National Coordination for the Management of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, reports Les Échos du Congo-Brazzaville. On the o… read more
While in East Africa Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda have received WTTC’s stamp of approval for the safe resumption of tourism activities have other countries from across the continent also made the cut.Among those are Egypt and Tunisia, two countries greatly affected by the Pandemic, parts of South Africa which has reported the most #COVID19 … read more
Kenya Airways is currently downsizing operations including staff rationalisation in what management believes will help cut costs. At least 1,500 employees among them pilots, cabin crew, administrative and technical staff are targeted in the process set to end in September.
The Star's Martin Mwita spoke to the… read more
The Rwanda Convention Bureau has been confirmed a member of UFI, the global exhibition association. With the objective of growing the exhibition segment in Rwanda, UFI membership will allow the East African country access to a large repertoire of international exhibition organizers that can be approached to bring to the country.… read more
RwandAir capitalises on Kenya-Tanzania aviation row to spread operations
No Going Back On Sept. 5 Int’l Flights Resumption- Sirika
Safe restart of aviation crucial for Africa’s recovery
Boost for Rwanda's new airport
The Republic of Congo to open its air borders on Monday August 24
African countries want WTTC Safe Tourism Certification
KQ: Downsizing not the solution
Rwanda Convention Bureau joins UFI
