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Air Senegal to take first Airbus A220s in 2023
During the Dubai Air Show in the UAE on Tuesday, it was announced that one of West Africa’s youngest carriers would take five Airbus A220-300s under a new lease agreement. Deliveries of the increasingly popular little jet to Air Senegal are set to commence in 2023. However, this is three less of the aircraft than the airline had or… read more
Better cooperation between Namibia & Botswana to benefit tourism
THE Namibian Wetland Route Association has called for better bilateral agreement between Namibia and Botswana to ensure an easy flow of travel for tourists, which will benefit both Namibian and Botswana operators along the Chobe River.
The chairperson of the organisation, Simone Micheletti, during an interview with The Namibi… read more
Gabonese airline Afrijet continues to evolve its fleet towards the ATR 72-600
Afrijet will eventually operate fleet of four ATR 72-600 aircraft for its regular service CEMAC region airline intends to grow network and increase frequency
ATR finalises the sale of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to Central African airline Afrijet who will use the aircraft to replace part of its ATR 72-500 fleet. From the second… read more
Variety Cruises, The Greek-owned small ship company, brings passengers back to the Seychelles
An odyssey in the Garden of Eden: Variety Cruises relaunches its popular, year-round itineraries in The Seychelles from late December 2021 through 2024 with an enhanced guest experience highlighting local farm to table dining, a fresh juice bar, a refined onboard bar and lounge, and tours that go beyond the ordinary exploring the b… read more
Cape Town cruise demand has grown faster than officials can manage
The global cruise industry shutdown last year may have been a welcome reprieve for Cape Town, giving the city time to catch up with the immense demand its cruise sector has experienced in recent years. While Cape Town continues to actively market the city as a global cruise destination, officials admit that the year-on-year demand that ha… read more
Seychelles opens doors to all countries, dropping 5 from the restricted list
The island nation is open to visitors from all countries again after travel restrictions were removed for India, Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The five were removed from the restricted list in a revised travel advisory released Friday by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health said that for entry into Seychelles visitors… read more
Tourism figures up in Kebili
The number of incoming tourists in the governorate of Kebili posted a 68.2% rise compared to 2020, said head of the local authority Mohamed Saiem.
The official on Monday indicated in a statement to TAP, that the number of tourists had reached since the beginning of 2021 until November 10, 40,232 against 23,924 during the same period in 202… read more
From 737 MAX to 787: Air Tanzania orders Boeing jets
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)-based Air Tanzania has just placed an order with Boeing for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter, and two 737 MAX aircraft. The national flag carrier of Tanzania will use the planes to expand service from East Africa to new markets in Asia and Europe.
The order placed today… read more
Air France agrees to withdraw from the capital of Air Mauritius
Air France will soon no longer be a shareholder of Air Mauritius. The French national airline has agreed to sell all its shares (direct and indirect) to Airport Holdings Ltd (AHL), the new main shareholder of Air Mauritius, reports Défi Media.
Air France directly holds 2% of the Mauritian flag carrier's capital. Air France is also… read more
Emirates Airline orders two Boeing 777 Freighters
Boeing and Emirates today announced an order for two 777 Freighters at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, expanding the future capability of one of the world’s largest cargo airlines at a time of significant global demand for air freight.
The freighters will be operated by Emirates SkyCargo, which currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 10 7… read more
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