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"Sanctions are hell": Sudan Airways struggles to survive
Sat, Dec 17, 2011
When Sudan Airways General Manager al-Obeid Fadhl al-Moula starts listing the problems of the ailing state carrier, it takes him quite a time to finish.
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Boeing, SA school to train African pilots
Sat, Dec 17, 2011
US aerospace giant Boeing is partnering with South Africa's 43 Air School to offer a comprehensive pilot training programme as part of its efforts to expand its presence and improve aviation safety in Africa.
African Airlines top EU blacklist
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Deemed to be unsafe, certain airlines are currently banned from landing in the EU due to being blacklisted by the European Aviation Safety Agency. This was done in response to a number of fatal airline crashes in Greece, Italy and Egypt, earning certain airlines the title of 'flying coffins.' The EU airline blacklist now contains more than 278 airlines writes Fabio Miceli.
Royal Air Maroc agrees staff cuts to shore up loss making airline
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) was said today to have reached agreements with the trades unions to shed more than 1,500 jobs from the government-owned Moroccan national carrier.
Zimbabwe is king of adventures
Sun, Jul 11, 2010
As we climbed into our open air jeeps and headed out of Africa’s Hwange National Park, we passed a group of incoming rangers who were excited after just passing two male lions.
Zimbabwe’s Leopard changing its spots
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
(eTN) The refurbishment exercise currently underway at Leopard Rock Hotel and its PGA championship golf course in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe is nearing completion.
Aviation Leaders Gather in Berlin
Sun, Jun 06, 2010
Berlin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Berlin will be world’s aviation capital as the city prepares to host 600 industry leaders for the 66th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from 6-8 June 2010.
South African Airways voted for 8th consecutive year as Best Airline in Africa
Tue, Jun 01, 2010
Johannesburg, South African Airways (SAA) has, for the 8th consecutive year, been voted the Best Airline in Africa. The South African national carrier has also been named winner of the category Staff Service Excellence Africa in the Skytrax World Airline Awards™.
Swaziland still dreams of national airline
Tue, Jun 01, 2010
Minister of Public Works and Transport Ntuthuko Dlamini has reiterated his desire for the country to have its own airline.
Air Forces Africa needs airmen to grow mission
Tue, Jun 01, 2010
Whether you speak Swahili fluently or simply wrote a college paper on Ugandan history, the Air Force wants to find you.
Ryanair launches £10 seat sale
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Ryanair has announced that from midnight Monday 18 January it will release one million £10 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in February and March.
BA delivers lifeline to disaster stricken Haiti
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
A relief aircraft donated by British Airways has delivered emergency supplies and equipment to earthquake stricken Haiti.
US seeks Euro collaboration on aviation security
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano has met her European counterparts in Spain in a bid to bolster international aviation security measures and standards.
Emirates' A380 becomes Airbus' 6000th aircraft
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
The FINANCIAL -- An Emirates' A380 has become the 6000th Airbus aircraft to roll off the production line in Hamburg, as the airline continues to weather the financial storm and thrusts ahead with its ambitious expansion plans.
Selfish Political interests slow African airlines’ growth
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Even as experts see hope in Yamoussoukro accord implementation writes Sade Ayodele
SA border controls not lax – UN office
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime maintains that South Africa’s border controls are not lax despite the country’s apparent links to an international drug syndicate.
Qantas Announces Profit Result
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Qantas on August 19 announced a profit before tax of $181 million for the full-year ended 30 June 2009, down 87 per cent on the prior year.
Executive Travel Magazine Names South African Airways “Best Airline for Flights to Africa”
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-South African Airways (SAA) has been named “Best Airline for Flights to Africa” once again by Executive Travel Magazine as part of its 2009 Leading Edge Awards.
Kenya Airways to begin flights to Malabo
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Kenya Airways will begin flights to Malabo, the capital city of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.
Crazy Pilots Taking off from Congo small road
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
Take off from a Congo road, temporarily transformed into Runway, with sharp 45 deg. turn in the middle of plane take-off run
Kenya Airways unveils special fares
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
Kenya Airways announced it introduced attractive fare offers on some of its domestic and international routes for the month of June.
Kenya Airways plans to increase frequencies to Far East
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
Saying that global economic recession has done little to abate demand for its destinations, Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways has announced plans to increase flight frequencies to the Far East , including China’s Guangzhou, to tap in huge opportunities from the region.
Cathay Pacific’s Tyler is New IATA Chairman
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Kuala Lumpur - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler started his one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Tyler succeeds Samer Majali, CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines, who served as Chairman from June 2008.
Air Astana spreads its wings
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is celebrating its seventh anniversary with plans to significantly expand its Central Asia network to include more cities in southern Russia and other neighbouring countries.
Airport passenger numbers in Dubai keep rising
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Dubai International recorded traffic of nearly 16 million passengers in the past five months. The world's sixth busiest airport has announced that it saw a growth of seven per cent in passenger traffic in May.
Pezula wine steward represents SA in international Sommeliers competition
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Mortimer Bester, a 24 year-old wine steward at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has won the Chaîne de Rôtisseurs’ Jeunes (Young) Sommeliers competition and will represent South Africa at the finals in the UK this September
World Cup 2010… Questions from tourists
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Just received this email from my wife (doing the rounds) and thought I should share it with you…the lighter side of the tourism industry. These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner (great sense of humour!).
Discovering Angola - Africa’s Well-kept Secret
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Angola may have a blurry reputation of a country not well equipped for tourists, however, it is a wonderful destination which for those who do not require luxury and enjoy challenging travels will be a treasure found.
Traveling to Africa? Camping Converts On The Rise In The Recession
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Our preference might be five star resorts, but with the current climate forcing many to downsize their holiday spend, travellers are changing their habits. Acacia Adventure Holidays has identified a new breed of camping converts, who are forgoing luxury for a more intrepid experience. When questioned 15% of their adventurers said that the ongoing credit crunch was behind their decision to camp, while over 70% of this group reported that they were now hooked on less extravagant holidays in Africa.
bmi opens doors to new international lounge
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
mi has announced the opening this month of its new international lounge, bmi Number One Heathrow. The flagship lounge has been conceived with customer comforts in mind and provides a stylish environment in which to work, relax, dine and refresh.
Huntress kills an elephant with a bow and arrow and posts the sickening images on the net
Sun, May 10, 2009
“It is sickening but unfortunately there are people who are willing to do this. “Elephants live in tight family units and we know through research that they show signs of being able to grieve. There are people who would say that this is not far short of murder.”
Dubai firm invests in game reserve
Mon, May 04, 2009
Recently Zimbabwe’s neighbouring country also said it was investing more money in tourism to attract more tourists ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Moves to Flight Line for Testing
Mon, May 04, 2009
The 787 Dreamliner has orders for 886 airplanes from 57 customers.
MAF Dedicates Its First KODIAK Missionary Plane
Sun, May 03, 2009
Photo: Nine hundred guests joined MAF in dedicating its first Kodiak aircraft at its headquarters in Nampa, Idaho, May 2. The cutting-edge missionary plane will be deployed in Papua, Indonesia.
Boeing Unveils Performance, Comfort Changes to Next-Generation 737s
Fri, May 01, 2009
SEATTLE, - Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that seven airlines will be the first to incorporate the new, spacious 737 Boeing Sky Interior starting in late 2010. The interior features soft, blue-sky-like lighting overhead.
Emirates Holidays unveils a new world of choice
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates airline, has unveiled its A World of Choice 2009-2010 brochure. For the first time its extensive range of exciting holidays to over 120 destinations across the world has been consolidated into one comprehensive, easy to use format. All holiday options can now be found within one bumper edition.
Air China Cargo Receives 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
XIAMEN, -- Boeing [NYSE: BA], Air China Cargo and TAECO (Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Co.) today celebrated the redelivery of the carrier's first 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, the first of three 747-400BCFs ordered by the airline. The airplane is converted from an Air China 747-400 Combi.
Turkish Airlines 2008 net profit up 327 pct
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Turkish Airlines has announced its Consolidated Financial Results for the year 2008. According to its financials, THY was able to achieve 26% increase on Net Profit of $874 mn.
Lufthansa 1Q passenger numbers fall 7 percent
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Lufthansa’s passenger numbers declined in the first three months of 2009 under the impact of the downswing and the persistently difficult economic situation.
DUBAI AIRPORTS HONOURED FOR EXCELLENCE BY NEWSWEEK
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
“The growth and development of Dubai city and of Dubai Airports is closely inter-linked. As the city has grown, Dubai Airports has seen an increase in the number of its client airlines and their passengers, bringing more business, industry and professional expertise to enhance Dubai’s business acumen and standing in the world community. Dubai Airports is honoured to be part of and contributing to the city’s continuing success.”
Boeing to Adjust 2010 Twin-Aisle Airplane Production Plan
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
"These are extremely difficult economic times for our customers," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. "It's necessary to adjust our production plans to align supply with these tough market conditions. We are in close contact with our customers as we continue to monitor this dynamic business environment."
