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AFRAA and TMAM Sign MoU for Enhanced Airline and Airport Operation In Africa
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Terminals Malabo Airport Management (TMAM). AFRAA says that under the framework of the MoU, AFRAA and TMAM will focus on several areas of collaboration which includes; efforts to promotion of travel and tourism within Africa, data sharing and analytics, environmental sustainability, airport infrastructure development, training and …
African Airlines’ Traffic Exceeds 2019 Level- AFRAA
African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says: “Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines exceeded 2019 level. In January 2023, African airlines RPKs where 2.06% above the level of the same month in 2019 while ASKs where 7.1% above.” The AFRAA report estimates that African airlines will carry around 98 million passengers in 2024. At some major African airports (Johannesburg, Nairobi, …
Trial Flights For Free Routing Airspace In Africa Kicks Off
Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) has made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa. AFRAA says, “In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with …
Kenya Airways and AFRAA to host Africa Aviation Innovation Summit
Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will host the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held on 18th and 19th October in Cape Town, South Africa. According to the organisers the Innovation Summit under the theme Customer Obsession in Aviation “provides a forum for African aviation leaders and stakeholders to gather under one roof in an effort …
AFRAA Renews MoU With IATA, Supports Focus Africa Initiative
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the renewal of the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The MoU, which was initially signed in 2018 according to AFRAA “provides a framework to synergise joint efforts by AFRAA and IATA to aid Africa’s economic growth through a safer, more connected and sustainable aviation industry.” Due to …
Uganda Airlines Launches 55th AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit Teases Participants
“This year, Uganda Airlines pledges to open its doors of hospitality, warmth, and service to all delegates of the 55th AFRAA-AGA. This will be no ordinary General Assembly; it will be exciting and engaging, with many learnings drawn from industry developments.” “I believe that this year’s Annual General Assembly will embark on a journey to address these issues and fragility …
Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA Host Aviation Convention
“In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport. However, as a market, Africa’s share over several decades has remained stagnant at less than 3% of the world market – it is time to take …
Rwandair Hosts Afraa For The Ceo Dialogues Session
Rwandair Hosts AFRAA For The CEOs Dialogues Session The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met RwandAir Chief Executive Officer – Ms. Yvonne Manzi Makolo and RwandAir Leadership at RwandAir Headoffice in Kigali, Rwanda for the “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues”. This meeting marks the second edition of the AFRAA CEO Dialogues for 2023. The CEO …
AFRAA Forges Close Engagement With Nigerian Member Airlines Through CEOs Leadership Dialogues – By Roland Ohaeri
The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, in a bid to foster closer engagement with member airlines in Nigeria, met the CEO of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema, the CEO of Allied Air – Capt. Valentine Tongo and the CEO of Overland Airways – Capt. Edward Boyo for “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues” at …