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Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ONERA, the French Ministry of Transports and Safran have launched the first in-flight study of a single-aisle aircraft running on unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
During the flight test over the Toulouse region on 28 October, one CFM LEAP-1A engine of an Airbus A319neo test aircraft operated on 100% SAF… read more
The upcoming reopening of U.S. borders to foreign visitors on Nov. 8 has many in the U.S. travel industry giddy with expectation. "I would describe the mood as complete elation," said Fred Dixon, CEO of NYC & Company. "We've seen bookings go up almost immediately."
He added: "Our most popular season is in front of us, with the Christma… read more
African Travel Inc. has introduced dedicated Pride Safaris for the LGBTQ community, including a new Southern Africa President's Family Safari.
African Travel president Sherwin Banda said Pride Safaris uniquely cater to the LGBTQ community. During these trips, LGBTQ travelers can rest assured they will be staying at camps that… read more
There was very little change in global capacity last week (w/e Oct. 24, 2021), compared with the previous seven days, as the total number of seats worldwide remained just over 79 million. The figure means capacity now stands at 71.1% of pre-crisis levels.
On a regional basis, capacity … read more
South Africans who are planning to explore this summer season have plenty of travel options. As
countries get into grips with the pandemic and implement swift
vaccination programmes, more travellers have the opportunity to explore
the world once more.
Of course, some destinations may only accept fully vaccinated travellers, wit… read more
The reopening of the transatlantic market to European travelers, as well as a progressive easing of travel restrictions to Asia, will see passenger traffic across Europe’s airports surge in 2022, according to the findings of a report released by ACI Europe on the eve of its Annual Congress and General Assem… read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its World Economic Outlook Database for October 2021 that features the organisation’s projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth for countries across the world. Here is how African economies are expected to perform over the coming two years, ranked according to anticipated growth in 2022… read more
There are no two ways about it: the Airbus A330-800 is not a popular aircraft. Just 15 examples have been delivered or ordered across four airlines, while Airbus has one demo aircraft. Currently, only four aircraft are in commercial operation. With 11 routes until the year-end, the routes on which the A330-800 is used are far shorter on a… read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the worst performing civil aviation systems in Africa.
All airlines registered in the DRC are banned from entering the European Union. In recent years, the country has made considerable efforts to overcome several shortcomings.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is fully on course for the recertification of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, the Managing Director of the agency has said.
The agency also said that it is fully prepared to ensure imp… read more
First Airbus A319neo flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel
Bookings on rise with U.S. soon to welcome visitors
African Travel Inc. introduces 'Pride Safaris'
An updated list of countries South African travellers can visit
DRC targets a compliance rate of at least 78% in the 2022 ICAO audit
Lagos & Abuja airports recertification on track
