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…
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Air Cargo Demand Remains Weak in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2023 global air cargo markets showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 5.2% compared to May 2022 (-6.0% for international operations). Capacity, as measured by available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), rose 14.5% compared to May 2022, primarily driven by belly capacity…
Aero Africa Expands its Operations in China and the U.A.E
Aero Africa group expands its operations in China and the U.A.E by launching a new sea-air combined transport product from Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The new SAS product (Sea Air Solution) provides specific benefits to regional economies, airlines, airports, seaports, shipping companies, forwarders, importers, and exporters, while its Dubai hub is highly…
Air Travel, Cargo Growth Continues in February – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for February rose 25.2% compared to the…
IATA’s “Focus Africa” to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts for 18% of the global population, but just…
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…
Royal Air Maroc Deploys an Exceptional Flight Program to Better Support High Summer Demand
On the eve of a summer season that promises to be exceptional, Royal Air Maroc is deploying a reinforced flight program to most of its destinations.Thus, the Compagnie Nationale is preparing to support strong demand on its flights, in a buoyant context marked by a good recovery in business and tourist travel. Royal Air Maroc…
Kenya Airways Meets AFRAA for CEO Dialogues
Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer – Allan Kilavuka hosted the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Abdérahmane Berthé, at the Kenya Airways headquarters in Nairobi – Kenya on 07 March 2023 for this year’s 3rd edition of the “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues” session. Both AFRAA and Kenya Airways Leadership teams were present at the dialogues session….
Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results. Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 rose…
Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 3.9% compared to January…