Foreword by African Airline Association's Secretary General

You will gain insight and knowledge about the African airline industry.  You will understand how African airlines have responded to the progressive liberalisation programme in the industry.

You will discover: ·         The liberalisation programme on the continent. ·         Competition in the African airline industry. ·         Performance of African airlines. ·         Current legal and commercial challenges facing airlines ·         The future of continuing change in the industry. ·         What stakeholders need to do.

Christian Folly-Kossi

AFRAA Secretary General

 “The book explores the progressive liberalisation process taking place on the African airline industry.  It will assess how airlines have responded to the moves towards privatisation of airlines.  Competitive challenges, posed by the progressive opening up of African skies, will be explored.  The book gives advice on how airlines can survive and prosper in the current hostile operating environment.”

                                                                                    Elijah Chingosho

About the Author

Elijah Chingosho, MEng, MBA, MCom, CEng, FRAeS, FCIS, FCIT has several years’ practical experience in the African airline industry.  He is currently the Technical and Training Director for the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the main industry body representing the interests of airlines on the continent.  He also lectures in Strategic Planning, Change Management, Leadership Skills and Air Transport Management for African airlines.

Elijah is the author of another book, “Elementary Aircraft Propulsion” which he wrote for the Air Force of Zimbabwe.  He makes regular presentations and writes articles for the African Aviation Magazine and Aviation and Allied Business, the leading magazines on African aviation.

AFRICAN AIRLINES IN THE ERA OF LIBERALISATION

The air transport industry in Africa is undergoing dynamic changes brought about by the ongoing liberalisation programme on the continent.  The industry is experiencing intense competition from mega carriers from outside the continent.  Deregulation of the industry has resulted in a number of airline liquidations as well as the emergence of several private airlines largely operating domestic and regional services.

This book is a direct response to the ever-increasing need for a better and deeper understanding of the African airline industry by various stakeholders.

This book is written for the various stakeholders who need to keep up to date with the rapid changes in the African airline industry.  These stakeholders include airline personnel from inside and outside Africa, board of directors, governments, suppliers of goods and services to African airlines (aircraft, engine and systems manufacturers, spares suppliers and consultants), travel agents and the travelling public, among others.  The book has a comprehensive wealth of information and insights on the challenges and opportunities facing African airlines, which are not available anywhere else.  Nearly all of us will have a role to play if we have an interest in seeing the success of the African airline industry. 

·         A fascinating window into the operations, challenges and opportunities facing African airlines…full of practical ideas about how to improve the African airline industry.

    Dr. Khaya Ngqula, CEO, South African Airways

          & President of AFRAA

·         This book should be required reading for all those committed to the success of African airlines.

     Tshepo Peege, President, AFCAC

 ·         An excellent, timely and highly relevant book.  I know of no other book that goes directly and concisely into the challenges and prospects for African airlines.

         Girma Wake, CEO, Ethiopian Airlines

 ·         An excellent guide to the African airline industry.  This wonderful book belongs on an airline manager’s shelf to be reviewed time and time again.

                                                        David Tokoph, CEO, Interair, South Africa 

·        The book sets forth functional information that every stakeholder of the African airline industry ought to use as an aid in formulating business plans and the accomplishment of their goals. 

    George Muhoho, MD, Kenya Airports Authority

·      This is a definite and highly recommended guide for anyone in search of information about the African airline industry.

                                      Gerrishon Ikiara, PS, Min. of Transport & Comm. Kenya

·  This book will bring a better future to all who apply its lessons.  African Airlines in the Era of Liberalisation is a landmark achievement in defining the future economic development path for African nations.  This practical and helpful book is essential reading for African political leaders, regulators, airline industry boards and management, airline employees and passengers.

Donald W. Mitchell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Mitchell and Company