Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Reach with a New Port Sudan Service

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a daily flight service to Port Sudan, Sudan, commencing on October 15, 2024. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ethiopian’s commitment to enhancing connectivity across the African continent and beyond, fostering regional socio-economic growth and facilitating trade and tourism. The new route will provide seamless travel options for passengers…

Selim Bouri Joins SITA to head Middle East & Africa Region

SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Selim Bouri as President of the Middle East and Africa region. Selim is a seasoned leader in aviation, secure communications, and technology. He has held several high-profile roles during an illustrious career in the global aerospace, telecommunications, and security sector, including…

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…

Ethiopian MRO to Develop ATR Maintenance & Repair Capability for Africa

ATR and Ethiopian MRO, a world-class maintenance and training provider, part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, announced the signature of a Letter of Intent aimed at developing Ethiopian MRO’s ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. This strategic agreement marks a significant milestone in expanding ATR’s presence in Africa and the Middle East, enabling enhanced support to…

Air Cargo Demand Surges 10.8% in December, Closing 2023 Near 2022 Levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. Global full-year demand in 2023, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was down 1.9%…

Global Passenger Traffic Expected to Recover by 2024 & Reach 9.4 billion Passengers

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its fourteenth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Passenger traffic forecast 2023–2024: key takeaways Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global passenger volume was estimated to reach 10.5 billion passengers in 2023. However, the current projection of global…

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…