The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments to understand that under a liberalized environment, connectivity would generate significantly more jobs and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, adding that globalization has made our world more socially and economically prosperous. IATA warns that should protectionism continue to expand, aviation would continue to grow, but at a slower pace and deliver fewer …
Realizing Africa’s Promise: Overcoming Obstacles On The Flight Path From Yamoussoukro To SAATM
By Andrew Orr, Ronce Almond, and Cornelia (Connie) Wilson-Hunter The African Union (AU) recently met for the fourth time to discuss the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) in May 2018, an initiative to create a unified air transportation market across all of Africa. SAATM is a flagship project of the AU Agenda 2063. The initiative promises to finally bring …