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Airlink to launch flights between Durban & Gqeberha
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch a new direct service between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ; previously Port … read more
South Africa's FlySafair (finally) opens its first international route to Mauritius
It's a successful landing for FlySafair at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius' main air gateway. The South African company inaugurated its first international flight on Tuesday 8 March 2022. Leaving Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport at 9am (local time), FlySafair's Boeing 737-800 landed in Maurit… read more
Ethiopian Airlines and Air Djibouti formalise multimodal sea-air agreement with Djibouti port
Every year, approximately 850,000 tonnes of goods destined for Africa pass through Dubai. The goods offloaded by ship then reach Africa by air. Djibouti and Ethiopia now hope to capture half of this volume, with Djibouti's seaport, the capital's airport, and Ethiopian Airlines and Air Djibouti at the centre of these operations.
Djibouti Po… read more
South Africa opens up to travellers with Live Again” global campaign
From breath-taking beauty to sun-soaked coasts; from wildlife to active adventure; from vibrant urban energy to the incredible warmth and cultural diversity of our people – South Africa is a traveller’s dream. Now, after two years of restricted travel movements, South Africa invites the world to come experience this country filled with rich, aut… read more
MeetingsAfrica22: Collaboration crucial to MICE Revival
Meetings Africa got off to a flying start today with Business Opportunities Networking Day (BONDay), bringing together meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss ideas around reviving the sector and rebuilding relationships after a two-year hiatus.
The theme “Shared Minds, … read more
Rwandan National Park pushes Conservation to boost Tourism
The Akagera National Park located in Rwanda’s eastern province has embarked on improving conservation efforts to protect wildlife, natural habitat and increase tourism revenues.
The park, which is Rwanda’s only protected savannah region with a wide range of animals, has intensified efforts to ensure it is run for the public b… read more
Zimbabwe has finally re-opened all land borders to vaccinated ordinary travellers
Zimbabwe's Government has finally put in place the necessary legal instruments in line with the latest Cabinet decision, so that travellers, who are fully vaccinated against Covid… read more
Sudan Airways puts its last Airbus A300 up for sale
Throughout its operations, Sudan Airways has operated up to eleven Airbus A300s, six of which were version 600s. These were either leased or owned.
Sudan Airways will finally part with its last A300-600. The aircraft with the registration number ST-ATB (MSN 666) has been put up for sale, ch-aviation reports.
The tender … read more
United vies with Delta for Cape Town frequencies
United Airlines has applied to the US Transportation Department (DOT) to launch a second route to Cape Town (CPT) alongside its existing service from Newark (ERW).
Cape Town Formula E track layout revealed
While the final calendar for what will be the ninth season of this groundbreaking series has yet to be finalised, EVLiving can confirm that Southern Africa’s first live taste of this exciting, all-electric racing championship has been pencilled in for February 2023. Further to this, the track layou… read more
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