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Namibia extends reviewed (and relaxed) Public Health Regulations until 15 December 2021
Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 36th Covid-19 briefing on the national resp… read more
Nthandanyathi Bird Hide re-opens after a total rebuild
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nthandanyathi Bird Hide in Kruger National Park is set… read more
Bestfly takes ATR72-600 from CFIA, targets up to five Embraer E190s with lessor
BestFly is continuing with the plan to increase the density of its fleet. The Angolan private company has reached an agreement with the leasing company ACIA Aero Leasing ("ACIA") for the lease of an Embraer 190 and an AT2-600.
The announcement was made on Saturday 13 November at a symposium organised by the aircraft manufacturer … read more
Dubai Air Show: Nigeria’s Overland orders 6 Embraer E175s
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has booked its first order of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Today, the company has announced a firm order for three new Embraer E175 regional jets, plus rights for the purchase of a further three. The customer is Overland Airways, a scheduled and charter operator based in Nigeria.
Day two of the Dubai Airshow … read more
Port Rashid in Dubai named the best cruise port in the Middle East – again
Dubai’s Port Rashid, the primary cruise port in the Middle East, has proved itself once more at the World Travel Awards, winning the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port for the 14th consecutive year. Dubai has been the most popular cruise destination in the Middle East for more than a decade, while its cruise port, Mina Rashid, has been dominating… read more
The steam train between Cape Town and Elgin is back at the end of the month
The Ceres Rail Company's iconic steam train will resume its travels between Cape Town and Elgin on 28 November, after being halted since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ceres Railway track, which carried its first steam locomotive through the… read more
Kenya's aviation sector at 90pc of pre-Covid levels, says PS
Kenya’s aviation market has picked up to 90 percent of pre-Covid levels as the sector records steady growth in air travel following the disruptive effects of Covid-19.
Principal Secretary for Transport Joseph Njoroge said the sector is now recording an encouraging improvement in traffic.
“In Kenya our domestic market is vibrant… read more
Jambojet is not yet considering a return to Uganda and Rwanda
The return of Jambojet to Entebbe and Kigali is not yet on the agenda. "Both countries still apply strict measures in the fight against Covid-19. Travel restrictions in both countries have reduced demand. Our sister airline (Kenya Airways) is reducing its frequency on these routes," Ndegwa Karanja, the managing director of the Kenyan national ai… read more
Royal Air Maroc to launch 787 Tel Aviv flights in December
Royal Air Maroc is set to launch flights to Tel Aviv on December 12th. The news comes after rumors that such flights would be launched in January ultimately failed to materialize. This new route is a huge step after Morocco and Israel signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations almost a year prior on December 10th, 2020.… read more
Ibom Air nears inking deal for 10 Airbus A220s at Dubai Air Show
It would seem, Nigeria’s Ibom Air may have closed a deal with European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus to purchase a least 10 A220 jets after the airline has had stints with the leased aircraft to boost its domestic presence.
Reuters reports that delegates at the Dubai Airshow said on Sunday that the deal could extend up to 20 aircraf… read more
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