Delta Celebrates Centennial with Innovations
Delta Celebrates Centennial with Innovations | Delta ushered in its 100th anniversary with a larger-than-life presence at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Spearheaded by a first-of-its-kind keynote delivered by CEO Ed Bastian at Sphere, Delta’s appearance at the tech event commemorated a century of groundbreaking aviation milestones and the airline’s commitment to innovation, all powered by people. “New marvels like...
Emirates increases Madagascar flights
Emirates increases Madagascar flights | Emirates will increase its flight frequency to Madagascar from four to six weekly services starting April 2, 2025. This follows Emirates’ successful launch to Madagascar in September 2024. The move reinforces the airline’s commitment to support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions to accommodate more leisure visitors and promote the island destination to global audiences. The boost...
SpaceX Rocket Debris Causes Flight Delays in South Africa
SpaceX Rocket Debris Causes Flight Delays in South Africa | Qantas has announced last-minute delays for several flights to South Africa, attributed to warnings of falling debris from SpaceX rockets re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Ben Holland, head of Qantas’s operations centre, stated that the unpredictability of the re-entry zones over the southern Indian Ocean, chosen for its remoteness, has significantly...
VRA, BUI Power and ECG Face Major Overhaul
VRA, BUI Power and ECG Face Major Overhaul | By David Kwakutse | Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at revitalizing Ghana's struggling energy sector, which is currently grappling with a staggering debt of $3 billion. This financial burden has resulted from ineffective management practices and escalating interest on existing liabilities. During his vetting...
I remain committed to scraping E-Levy, betting tax – Dr Forson
I remain committed to scraping E-Levy, betting tax – Dr Forson | Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has reaffirmed his commitment to removing the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and the betting tax in the government’s first budget. He explained that those taxes hindered economic progress, with the E-Levy discouraging digital transactions and obstructing Ghana’s move towards a...
Ghana CAA Keeps tabs on China-made Zonda Planes
By Dominick Andoh | Ghana CAA Keeps tabs on China-made Zonda Planes | You may have seen a post on TikTok and other social media platforms featuring a Chinese woman who claims to offer a solution for long road trips between Accra and Kumasi. The solution involves a Zonda-made Chinese aircraft, which anyone interested can purchase. The...
Nigeria military air strike kills 16 by ‘mistake’
Nigeria military air strike kills 16 by ‘mistake’ | Nigeria's military has reportedly killed 16 civilians in an airstrike that appears to be a tragic mistake. The incident took place in the northwestern state of Zamfara, where residents claim the victims were members of local vigilante groups, as well as civilians defending themselves against armed gangs infamous for kidnapping...
Luanda welcomes back familiar airline in March
Luanda welcomes back familiar airline in March | In a significant development for bilateral relations, Kenya and Angola have pledged to enhance cooperation by reinstating direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda. This commitment was made following a high-profile meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and Angolan President João Lourenço during a recent visit by President Ruto The resumption of...
The World’s First Digital Human Cabin Crew Debuts on Social Media
The World’s First Digital Human Cabin Crew Debuts on Social Media | Meet Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, now taking flight on social media. As the face of Qatar Airways’ innovation, Sama will soon inspire and connect with a global audience on Instagram. Her account, @SamaOnTheMove, will offer followers a mix of travel tips, personal stories...
Brussels Airlines appoints Ilse Adriaen as Country Manager Ghana
Brussels Airlines appoints Ilse Adriaen as Country Manager Ghana | Brussels Airlines has appointed Ilse Adriaen as Country Manager Ghana. Ilse has held various managerial positions in Benin in telecom and in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire in the transport and logistics sector. She joined Brussels Airlines in 2019 as Country Manager Benin. Ilse Adriaen succeeds to Geert Lemmen, who...
