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By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing population, the continued liberalization of skies under initiatives like the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), and demand for improved regional connectivity, the continent holds immense promise. Yet, for most African airlines, the most fundamental question remains: how do we sustainably finance fleet growth? Traditional …
By Ekelem Airhihen As the world welcomed the new year 2025, there was optimism that the global aviation industry would post some positive numbers. Revenues were expected to exceed one trillion dollars for the first time while more than five billion travellers were expected to take to the skies on over forty million flights. Also, there was expectation that air …
By Aminat Bakare The 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 19-21, 2025, adopted far-reaching recommendations. The event brought together delegates from the seven BAG member states, including Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Cabo Verde, as well as stakeholders and representatives from related aviation bodies. The Plenary was opened …
by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the industry. One major sector that will play a critical role in this growth is the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services sector. Industry figures project that between 2024 and 2033 Africa’s MRO spend with be about 32.6Billion USD. Boeing projects …
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for January 2025 global air cargo markets shows the total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Last year airlines in Africa saw an 8.5% rise in …
By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society in the field of civil aviation, where responsibilities are immense, and the need for precision and skill knows no gender, appearance, or discrimination. Women have always made outstanding contributions in air traffic control, piloting aircraft, system maintenance, aircraft engineering, and information systems. Women in Egypt …
By Aminat Bakare Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged as a transformative force in Nigeria’s aviation sector. His strategic leadership, relentless drive, and clear vision for an improved industry have set him apart. Barrister Keyamo’s efforts are shaping the future of Nigerian aviation, repositioning the country’s aviation Industry. According …
A spate of tragedy was visited on the aviation industry in December 2024; seven (7) devastating incidents and accidents across countries, including Kazakhstan, South Korea, Canada, Norway, Germany, and the UAE, taking hundreds of precious lives. A celebratory end of the year quickly turned into a series of tragic events within a short time frame, that not only raised questions …
In response to increasing incidence of unruly passengers, Aviator Airport Alliance has commenced training for airport staff who are faced with dealing with increasing incidence of unruly passengers. “This training involves essential conflict management techniques, enabling staff to handle tense situations with de-escalation and stress management strategies. By recognizing passenger profiles and identifying triggers such as fatigue, intoxication, or anxiety, …
By Nelson de Oliveira TAAG – Angola Airlines is experiencing a period of transformation and modernization, accommodating itself in the new competitive context of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), at the same time foreseeing to improve operational efficiency and quality of service provided to the traveling public and consignees. Currently, the airline is engaged in a major stage …
