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The Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV joined seven other unions today in agreeing to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts by signing a “commitment clause”. The airline and the eight trade unions have thus satisfied a key requirement, clearing the way for the Minister of Finance to assess whether KLM now meets the Dutc… read more
The Ishaka-Katunguru road that had turned into a death trap has since become an enabler to booming trade and tourism, three years later. The rehabilitation of the 58.2km road cost government Shs188b. The contractor, Mota-Engil, says the road is set for commissioning. It runs from Ishaka Town in Bushenyi District to Kasese Distri… read more
The world’s four largest cruise lines have cancelled their December itineraries in the US, extending their pause in operations into 2021 following the CDC’s withdrawal of its No Sail Order at the end of November. The move by Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises may appear contradictory, as the CDC’s… read more
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili is confident that African gastronomy, mainly in Namibia, has the potential to grow around the world if showcased wisely. Pololikashvili was speaking during a dinner hosted by Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope on Monday evening, where he noted… read more
Sir Tim Clark is ready to share is vision, how will the aviation industry will be shaping and look like in 2025? “The pandemic is a glitch,” said Sir Tim Clark, the world’s most different airline CEO. Sir Tim Clark is the President of Emirates Airlines. He is the man who works more out of the box than any airline chief.
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East Africa Bank (EAB) is on the path to becoming one of the top financial institutions in the region. The bank has its services available in 15 locations in Djibouti and is targeting to have more physical presence in the country and venture into Ethiopia, and other Eastern African countries.
The expansion reson… read more
Hi Fly is planning the phase-out of its Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft.… read more
Air Peace says, it is pleased to announce the arrival of another ERJ-145 which has undergone a C-Check.
The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BVD, arrived Lagos last night. Most of our aircraft were out on C-Check during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have started arriving one after the other.
It can be recalled that just… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. With the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel s… read more
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the release of a new publication titled The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19.
This report provides a summary of survey results derived from the WYSE Travel Confederation COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey for the period March – Augus… read more
KLM pilots’ trade union VNV signs commitment clause
Ishaka-Katunguru Road to Boost Trade, Tourism
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC cancel cruises into 2021 in preparation for restart
UNWTO to focus on rural tourism in Africa
Emirates CEO predicts Global Aviation: You are part of it!
East Africa Bank opens new headquarters in Djibouti
Hi Fly to phase out its only Airbus A380 at the end of the year
Air Peace receives another ERJ-145 from C-check
IATA upgrades Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS)
New research report: The Youth Travel Industry and COVID-19
