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Air Austral confirms exit from Air Madagascar
The Malagasy State and the CNAPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale) are henceforth officially resuming control and governance of Air Madagascar. This agreement puts an end to the capital partnership established in 2017 between the two Indian Ocean airlines. They have exchanged shares without any financial impact for both part… read more
Air Tanzania selects Panasonic monitor for A220
Air Tanzania selects Panasonic IFE for A220 family:
The airline has equipped two of its A220s with Panasonic’s eX1 IFE solution which is specifically designed for narrowbody aircraft. Each seat will feature elegant full HD seatback monitors, complete with touch displays and handsets, and an intuitive, personalized interface. Passe… read more
New airline for Nigeria: Binani Air
As aviation authorities prepare for full resumption of flight operations in the country, BINANI Group of Companies is set to join the league of Nigeria’s domestic airlines. The new carrier, branded BINANI AIR, according to our source, has already forwarded its application to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCA… read more
British Airways Intercontinental network in September 2020
British Airways this week filed changes to its Intercontinental operation for the month of September 2020. As of 22JUL20, planned operation as follows.
Various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation and passenger traffic rights. Additional changes expected in the next few weeks.
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Tourism Recovery Plan talks in cabinet next month
Tourism Minister Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane says the department is finalizing the country's tourism recovery plan with a view of submitting it to Cabinet next month.
She said this when she outlined the department's priorities for the year ahead during a National Assembly virtual mini-plenary on Wednesday.
She said this as the tourism s… read more
No Specific Date for Resumption of International Flights - NAMA
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has described as untrue, insinuations in some quarters that Nigerian airports would reopen for international flights in October. Khalid Emele, General Manager, Public Affairs, NAMA, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
He said: "Following the receipt of an All Operators L… read more
KQ resumes without China, US direct flights
Kenya Airways will drop direct flights to the United States and China when it resumes international flights from August in a shift that has seen the national carrier cut the routes it serves by half. The airline says it has halved its routes to 27 and cut the frequency of flights to some destinations with passenger demand ex… read more
Carnival’s mega-ship Mardi Gras on track for 2021
After being forced to delay the delivery of its new mega-ship Mardi Gras not once, but twice, Carnival Cruise Line has released new pictures that show its on track once more. The new photos show the gargantuan ship, the largest ever built for Carnival Cruise Line, under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.… read more
Botswana: Visa system goes digital
Travellers to Botswana will soon be able to complete visa applications online.
Israel’s Pangea has been selected by the government of Botswana to integrate its eVisa solution as part of the southern African country’s efforts to expand its digital and online services.
This will enable visitors to Botswana to obtain a visa onlin… read more
Air Mauritius increases Rodrigues services
Air Mauritius in August 2020 plans to increase Mauritius – Rodrigues service, its sole scheduled passenger route. From 01AUG20, the airline restores 2nd daily flight, operating in the morning hours with ATR72 aircraft.
MK120 MRU0800 – 0930RRG AT7 D
MK130 MRU1310 – 1440RRG AT7 D
MK121 RR… read more
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