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Alaska has one location that is a completely unique tourist attraction. Surrounded by mountains, this place is rarely visited, but it captivates those who stumble over it. Kennicot, Alaska, is a copper mine town that once provided work and community to hundreds of residents.Surrounded by beautiful mountain-like landscapes, it is located next to the Kennicot Glacier. Known for its incredible scenery and quaint style, the abandoned town has become an interesting spot for tourists looking for a unique experience.Decades after local workers left and the settlement was abandoned, Kennicott was recovered and preserved, the BBC trip reported. Today you can…

If implemented, the new measures mean that nearly 40 African countries face bans or some form of travel restrictions on the United States. The Internal State Department Cable cites reasons such as unreliable identity documents, security of passports and refusal to receive deported citizens by some countries, Reuters reported on Sunday. Other grounds listed in Cable are their involvement in terrorism, anti-Semitism and anti-American activities. Overall, the document names 12 grounds that threaten travel restrictions for a total of 36 countries. This list includes major US partners in Africa, including Kenya, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Others include…

Polish flag carrier lot chose the Airbus A220 for the short-range fleet Renewal program after strong competition with the Emblem. The lot initially got a 40 A220 (equally split between -300 and -100) between -300 and -100 to replace the current fleet when the airline first chose Airbus for fleet modernization. Delivery will begin in the summer of 2027. The rest will acquire a total of up to 84 aircraft and will be delivered when the airport developed between Warsaw and Utz is ready in 2032. “More than a year ago, I began working on this project, the Reflet project,…

Aerial drone photos taken on May 27, 2025 show the cocoa processing facility at the PK24 Industrial Park, located on the outskirts of northwest Abidjan. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)Industrial cooperation between China and Africa is deepening, from infrastructure and training to production and global sales.Nairobi, June 16 (Xinhua) – China-Africa trade reached USD 29.556 billion in 2024, up 4.8% from the previous year, with China serving as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years.Currently, with the support of 10 partnership action plans, Chinese and African companies are strengthening collaboration across the industrial chain, driving relationship progress and providing new driving forces…

Ana Holdings has confirmed orders for 27 Airbus narrow bodies, including Japan's first A321XLRS, along with 15 Embraer 190-E2s and 28 Boeing aircraft. The Japanese group first revealed its intention to secure 24 A321Neos, three A321XLRS, 15 E190-E2S, 18 787-9S and 10 737 Max 8s in February. The deals for these aircraft were confirmed during the Paris Air Show on June 16th. ANA's low-cost unit, Peach Aviation, is set to debut the A321XLR in Japan when it receives its first example of a long-range narrow body, but it also operates 10 of the A321Neos. The remaining 10 A321neos are operated…

Ana Holdings has confirmed orders for 27 Airbus narrow bodies, including Japan's first A321XLRS, along with 15 Embraer 190-E2s. The Japanese group first revealed its intention to order 24 A321Neos, three A321XLRS and 15 E190-E2s in February, along with commitments to up to 30 Boeing aircraft. During the Paris Air Show on June 16th, we completed deals for the Airbus and Embraer portions of those aircraft. ANA's low-cost unit, Peach Aviation, is set to debut the A321XLR in Japan when it receives its first example of a long-range narrow body, but it also operates 10 of the A321Neos. The remaining…

The award was presented to Tasew at the Grand Abhiadev Africa 2025 ceremony, which brought together over 500 well-known representatives from across Africa and across Zanzibar. This outstanding recognition celebrates Tasew's years of extraordinary contributions and the continued impact on the success of the airline. It also highlights his admirable leadership for making a difference beyond Ethiopian Airlines. Tasew said, following his award winning: “There are two joys I feel after receiving the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is more than honorable as it was named after the African Airlines' former CEO and my leader, Ethiopian Airlines.”…

For many, afternoons and evenings spent in the pub are part of their weekly routine. Even if you want to stay away from alcohol, spending time catching up with friends and family in the pub is a long-standing tradition in the UK. There are plenty of pubs to choose from across the country, but I don't deny that they're better than others. The UK has a wide variety of pubs, from the most mysterious pubs to the billionaires-loved pubs, and recently one has even decided to rebrand it as the UK's first reform British pub. When it comes to visiting…

Aviation Services Charity Airlines has joined forces with Frontières and Windracers, UK-based designers, manufacturers, manufacturers and operators of automatic lift cargo drones, to deploy a dual drone system designed to overcome the logistical challenges of delivering medical supplies to isolated communities. This joint initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize humanitarian logistics by providing medical supplies wherever they need it most. The project combines Frontières' operational expertise in humanitarian aviation with Windracers' rugged aircraft technology, an integrated, proprietary autopilot system and mission control software. “This project represents a potential turning point in humanitarian logistics in Africa. By combining…

Airline Corsair has chosen Thales flight optimization solution Flytoptim on all flights serving Africa, the West Indies and the Indian Ocean (over 5,000 per year), saving thousands of tons of CO2 emissions per year. Following the trial, the solution saved hundreds of kilograms of fuel on each flight and helped avoid over 300 tonnes of CO2 on the Corsair flight route to the West Indies and Africa. With this solution, Thales, a key player in sustainable aviation, is trying to reduce the impact on today's environment by providing a systematic approach that allows all airlines to integrate quickly. FlyToptim is…