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Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics
and digital technologies, announced that it has started developing a
groundbreaking SARS-CoV-2 test. Unlike current approaches (using blood,
saliva, or a nasopharyngeal swab), the new test will identify SARS-CoV-2
virus particles in a person’s exhaled breath… read more
From 2021, Ghana will introduce a new electronic visa system to ease the process of obtaining travel authorizations. The procurement process has been launched for the selection of a company that will partner with the Ghana Immigration Service (SIG) for its implementation.
"Design, supply, install, build capacity and deploy an… read more
Ouagadougou International Airport has acquired 3 buses for the transfer of passengers. With a capacity of more than 40 places each, and adapted for people with reduced mobility, they will be put into service from November 1, 2020. Their operation will be provided by the SISSIMAN Tours group.
From November 1, 2020, the transfer of… read more
Qatar Airways has no plans to scale back services at London Gatwick (LGW), UK country manager Gary Kershaw has told Routes. The Gulf carrier resumed daily servic… read more
Hotels in both the Middle East and Africa showed continued occupancy improvements but at overall low levels, according to September 2020 data from STR.
US$ constant currency, September 2020 (percentage change from September 2019)
Middle East
• Occupancy: 43.3% (-30.8%)• Average daily rate (ADR): US$98.54 (-13.5%)•… read more
The recent Vacation Survey conducted by home-based travel agencies Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. revealed that there is an incredible pent up demand for travel with nearly 95 percent of those surveyed planning on taking a vacation in 2020 or 2021. Approximately 1,500 people participated in the survey which took place … read more
Qatar Airways has expanded its partnership with Kenya Airways in a deal that will enable its passengers to make smooth transits to the coast and western Kenya.The interline agreement extends the Doha-based carrier’s footprint to 43 destinations in Africa by providing domestic connections to Mombasa and Kisum… read more
Qatar Airways announced (22-Oct-2020) the delivery of three A350-1000s. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker stated: "Due to COVID-19's impact on travel demand, we will continue to fly greener and smarter by keeping our fleet of Airbus A380 grounded, as it is not commercially or environmentally justifiable to operate such a large aircraft in the cur… read more
Ethiopian recently adjusted Addis Ababa – London Heathrow service, for Northern summer 2021 season. From 28MAR21, the Star Alliance carrier will continue to operate this route 7 weekly, with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, instead of A350.
Additional changes remain highly possible.
ET700 ADD0035 – 065… read more
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announces the delivery of another two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, including the airline’s milestone 30th Dash 8-400 aircraft. The 30th aircraft – MSN 4617 – is preparing to depart for Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, along with aircraft MSN 4615. Ethiopian first welcomed … read more
SARS-CoV-2 test to identify positive cases in less than 5 minutes - hope for airtraffic?
Ghana to start issuing electronic visas in 2021
Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou airport acquires 3 shuttle buses for the transfer of passengers
Qatar Airways ‘committed to Gatwick route’
QR extends interline agreement with Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines actual London operations
