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The island nation is open to visitors from all countries again after travel restrictions were removed for India, Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The five were removed from the restricted list in a revised travel advisory released Friday by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health said that for entry into Seychelles visitors… read more
The number of incoming tourists in the governorate of Kebili posted a 68.2% rise compared to 2020, said head of the local authority Mohamed Saiem.
The official on Monday indicated in a statement to TAP, that the number of tourists had reached since the beginning of 2021 until November 10, 40,232 against 23,924 during the same period in 202… read more
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)-based Air Tanzania has just placed an order with Boeing for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter, and two 737 MAX aircraft. The national flag carrier of Tanzania will use the planes to expand service from East Africa to new markets in Asia and Europe.
The order placed today… read more
Air France will soon no longer be a shareholder of Air Mauritius. The French national airline has agreed to sell all its shares (direct and indirect) to Airport Holdings Ltd (AHL), the new main shareholder of Air Mauritius, reports Défi Media.
Air France directly holds 2% of the Mauritian flag carrier's capital. Air France is also… read more
Boeing and Emirates today announced an order for two 777 Freighters at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, expanding the future capability of one of the world’s largest cargo airlines at a time of significant global demand for air freight.
The freighters will be operated by Emirates SkyCargo, which currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 10 7… read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the filling station at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in … read more
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
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nthandanyathi Bird Hide in Kruger National Park is set… read more
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
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
Seychelles opens doors to all countries, dropping 5 from the restricted list
Tourism figures up in Kebili
From 737 MAX to 787: Air Tanzania orders Boeing jets
Air France agrees to withdraw from the capital of Air Mauritius
Emirates Airline orders two Boeing 777 Freighters
Kruger National Park: Fuel station taken out by lightning strike
Namibia extends reviewed (and relaxed) Public Health Regulations until 15 December 2021
Bestfly takes ATR72-600 from CFIA, targets up to five Embraer E190s with lessor
Dubai Air Show: Nigeria’s Overland orders 6 Embraer E175s
