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There is huge uncertainty over the future of Arik Air as Asset Management Corporation (AMCON) is set to change the name of the airline, which has been under its receivership in the past four years. A source close to the airline confided in our correspondent that plans have reached an advanced stage by AMCON to change the… read more
Uncertainty Over Plan To Rebrand Arik Air To Nigeria Eagle
CAPE VERDE: Record results in the conservation of sea turtles
Sea turtle conservation efforts are producing encouraging results in Cape Verde. More than 140,000 nesting turtle nests have been recorded on the beach of Sao Francisco, in Praia, the capital of this archipelago, located in West Africa. Satisfied with these record-breaking nests, the government promises an increase in… read more
Western Cape: Tourist guide registration system goes online
Western Cape government launched a new online system to make it easier for the 5,000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details.
Until now, tourist guides have had to complete application forms in hard copy or via email, but now the new online registration system provides them with the opportunity… read more
Air France-KLM and Amadeus sign new NDC agreement
Travel agents will be able to access Air France-KLM NDC services through the Amadeus Travel Platform. As the travel industry continues to navigate this turbulent year, modern retailing via NDC is more than ever a strategic priority for Air France-KLM and Amadeus.
Today, the Air France-KLM group and Amadeus annou… read more
Oman Air Oct 2020 operations
Oman Air in October plans to resume scheduled passenger service, with first flight scheduled on 01OCT20. As of 09SEP20, planned operation for the period of 01OCT20 – 24OCT20 as follows.
Additional changes remain likely.
Muscat – Cairo 2 weekly 737-800/-900
Muscat – Delhi 2 weekly 73… read more
Ethiopian Airlines NW20 European network changes as of 09SEP20
Ethiopian Airlines this week filed service changes for Europe, effective from 25OCT20. Following planned operation for Northern winter 2020/21 season is scheduled to be maintained in Northern summer 2021 season, subject to market condition.
Latest adjustment as of 09SEP20 as follows. Additional changes remain likely.
A… read more
Ethiopian Airlines China operations as of 09SEP20
Ethiopian Airlines in this week’s schedule update filed changes to its Mainland China service during the month of November 2020. As of 09SEP20, the Star Alliance carrier plans to operate following service between 01OCT20 and 30NOV20.
Additional changes remain highly possible.
Addis Ababa – Chengdu 1 wee… read more
Construction of Nakuru International Airport to start soon
The long-awaited conversion of the Lanet military airfield to an international public airport (Nakuru Airport) is expected to get underway after the close of the bidding process that started early last month. We are talking about a project designed since 2004.
Fully funded by the Kenyan government to the tune of 3 bill… read more
Zambia Airways obtains its air operator certificate
Zambia Airways takes one more step towards starting operations. The future national company obtained its air operator certificate (CTA) on September 9. The announcement was made by Minister of Transport and Communications, Mutotwe Kafwaya.
“The establishment of the national airline and the investments made by the government i… read more
Madagascar opens Nosy Be to international tourists from October 1
Madagascar is partially opening up to tourists. From October 1, international flights will resume from and to Nosy Be. As announced by the Madagascan President, Andry Rajoelina, on August 9, visitors must present before boarding, a negative PCR tes t for Covid-19, carried out seventy-two hours before departure, and have a ticket. r… read more
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