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Nairobi battery commuter train study
Consultancy Systra has undertaken a study into the potential use of battery-powered trains on commuter services between Nairobi and Thika, around 40 km to the northeast.
The study presented to Kenya Railways and World Bank officials in April looked at what would be involved in replacing diesel traction, including the theoretic… read more
Tourism registers huge upturn in visitors
Zimbabwe's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, as evidenced by the significant increase in international arrivals who visited the country during the first quarter of this year. Figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), show that 409,979 foreign travellers entered Zimbabwe in the quarter to … read more
Global Airlines net profits climb to $30.5bn in 2024 –
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecasted that net profits for global airlines were expected to climb to an all-time $30.5 billion in 2024 at 3.1 per cent margin.
The association in a statement said that this would be an improvement on 2023 net profits, which were estimated to be $27.4 billion, about 3… read more
Ibom Air focus on fleet expansion
Ibom Air has said that it would henceforth focus its plan on route and fleet expansions, innovation and cutting-edge technology in a bid to continue to dominate the Nigerian and African markets. The airline in a statement marking its fifth-year anniversary over the weekend by Aniekan Essienette, GM, Marketing and Media Relations, s… read more
Ethiopian Airlines resumes daily flights to historic Axum
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, proudly announces the resumption of daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum starting on June 9, 2024. This follows extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, costing 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Key Highlights:
Daily Flight… read more
ITA Airways commences direct flights to Accra
ITA Airways, an Italian-based airline, has successfully inaugurated commercial flight operations to Accra, marking a milestone for travellers.
The inaugural flight received a warm welcome at Kotoka International Airport, complete with a water cannon salute by the Rescue and Fire Fighting team of Ghana Airports Company Limited… read more
"Rhino Rewild": African Parks translocated 120 Southern white rhino
African Parks, a conservation NGO that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has announced that it has successfully translocated 120 Southern white rhino to member reserves of the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) in … read more
AFRAA sees a 15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has released a report on African Airlines’ Performance Updates for May 2024. According to the report, AFRAA projects a “15% rise in passenger traffic for African carriers in 2024 compared to 2023.”
According to AFRAA, “The aviation industry experienced a dynamic start to 2024, grapplin… read more
Botswana Railways looking to advance its position in regional connectivity
Speaking at the African Union Commission (AUC)’s Department of Infrastructure and Energy (IED) Continental Workshop on the Implementation of the Africa Integrated Railways Network (AIRN), held from 7th to 10th May 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Semabale Tladi, Director of Business Development at Botswana Railways, highlighted the pivotal role … read more
Royal Air Maroc resumes direct route Casablanca to Sao Paulo
Royal Air Maroc will resume its direct route from Casablanca to Sao Paulo starting December 7, 2024, with three weekly flights. Departures from Casablanca will be on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 16:40 (local time), arriving in Sao Paulo at 22:20 (local time). Return flights will depart Sao Paulo on Tuesdays, Fridays,… read more
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