Business, Companies, Trade & Industry, Transport, Travel & Tourism

Two is company, three is a crowd: Nairobi becomes hotbed for India-East Africa airline competition

October 17

Nairobi is fast emerging as a mini-hub in the Africa-Asia connector market, as several airlines launch […]

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Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Transport

Uganda signs contract for construction of USD 3 billion Standard Gauge Rail project

October 14

Uganda today signed a Euro 2.7 billion (USD 2, 948,427,000) contract for the construction of its […]

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African airlines make gains as global passenger demand surges 8.6pc in August

October 4

African airlines saw continued improvements in passenger and cargo demand during August with combined domestic and […]

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Business, Companies, Transport, Travel & Tourism

IATA Launches SeMS Certification to close gaps in aviation security risk management  

October 3

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program to […]

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TAAG Angola inducts new A220 into fleet

October 1

Flag carrier TAAG Angola has inducted the A220-300 into its fleet, setting the stage for commercial […]

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Business, Companies, Science and Technology, Transport

Thrust Carbon, BA and Microsoft onboard IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator

September 27

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), is enhancing the footprint and fidelity of its emissions calculation […]

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Business, Companies, Transport, Travel & Tourism

Uganda Airlines adds Harare and Lusaka to route network

September 27

The tagged Harare-Lusaka service shrinks travel time and cost by eliminating transit hubs Frequency is structured […]

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Boeing sees demand for 1170 new commercial aircraft in Africa over next 20 years

September 18

Boeing sees Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet more than doubling over the 20 years to 2043, with […]

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Infrastructure, Transport

Chinese agree to overhaul TAZARA in major win for Tanzania and Zambia

September 12

After nearly a decade of back and forth negotiations, the Chinese government has finally agreed to […]

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COMESA roots for better protection of airline passenger rights

August 27

African air transport regulators should fast-track the domestication of consumer protection regulations as defined under Annex […]

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