At the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt, AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives on training of aviation professionals across the African continent. The collaboration…
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Expanded Routes, Better Connectivity & Rising Domestic and International Travel Key to Strong African Airlines’ Performance
Airline Performance Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a notable 7% increase from 16 million seats in July 2023 to 17 million seats in…
AFRAA, Afreximbank Agree to Enhance Collaboration for Development of Africa’s Air Transport Industry
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to concretize cooperation toward the development of a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport system in Africa. Under the framework of the MoU, signed by Abderahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary General, and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice…
AFRAA SG intervention at the African Aviation & Travel Innovation Summit
AFRAA Secretary General, Mr Abdérahmane Berthé, has reiterated the importance of innovation to transform and revolutionize the aviation industry while he made a keynote speech at the African Aviation & Travel Innovation Summit in Cape Town on 18th October 2023. The African Aviation Innovation Summit which is now in its second edition was staged by Kenya…
AFRAA Secretary General keynote address at the 53rd AASA AGA
AFRAA Secretary General – Mr Abderahmane Berthé, delivered a keynote address at the 53rd Annual General Assembly of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). He made a brief on the state of the airline industry highlighting traffic, connectivity and profitability performance of African airlines and articulated on AFRAA actions on blocked funds, affordability, environmental sustainability…
Traffic Carried by African Airlines Reached 98.4% of the 2019 level in August – AFRAA
In August 2023, traffic carried by African airlines reached 98.4% of the 2019 level. Domestic market share was estimated at 34%, intra-Africa at 29%, and intercontinental at 37%. The total number of intercontinental routes operated by African airlines exceeded preCOVID levels since October 2022. In some major airports (Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Lusaka, Cairo, Casablanca,…
AFRAA, IATA Reinforce Collaboration to Create a Brighter Future for the African Aviation Industry
Aviation plays a crucial role in connecting people and facilitating economic growth; Africa stands out as the region with the greatest potential. The industry is estimated to support $63 billion in economic activity and 7.7 million jobs according to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Amid the potential and opportunities for growth, the air transport…
11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention Set for May in Ethiopia
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 –…
Traffic Carried by African Airlines in March Almost at Pre-Covid Levels – AFRAA
In March, the traffic carried by African airlines reached 94.8% of the full year 2019 level. Domestic market share was at 37%, intra-Africa at 31% and intercontinental at 32%. AFRAA estimates that by end 2023, total passengers carried by African airlines will reach 85 million, this being about 10 million short of the full year…
AFRAA Inks MoU with the Kenya Association of Air Operators for Mutual Support to the Development of the Airline Industry in Kenya
By Tabitha Gichuhi The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) to provide mutual support to the sustainable development of the airline industry in Kenya as the country is represented by the two Associations. The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary General…