FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE African carriers project a margin of just 1.3% in 2026 even as passenger traffic grows 21.5% and air travel penetration remains at only 7% of the population […]
Author: African Airlines Association
More than 60 million tickets issued: Hahnair continues to drive incremental revenue for airline partners worldwide
Press Release Dreieich, 9 September 2026. Hahnair announced that more than 60 million tickets have been issued on their ticket stock since 2010, representing billions of USD in revenue for […]
Africa Commercial Market Outlook 2026-2045
The numbers behind one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets Africa’s aviation industry is fast-growing, with passenger air traffic gains averaging 5.8% annually through 2045, and the fleet more than […]
Boeing: Africa’s Airplane Fleet Will More than Double by 2045 to Meet Rising Air Travel Demand
African airlines will need nearly 1,200 new airplanes; 75% will be single-aisle jets Aviation services demand will fuel the need for 75,000 new aviation professionals Intra‑Africa and Africa–Middle East traffic […]
Jetcraft Commercial strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
London, UK – 18 August 2026: Jetcraft Commercial, the commercial division of the global aircraft trading firm Jetcraft, has appointed Marc Meloche as Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Rory McQueen […]
AFRAA CEO Spotlight Series 2026 Interview with Ms. Sandrine de Saint Sauveur President & CEO, APG Inc.
How can African airlines turn raw market demand into sustainable, high-yield revenue? According to Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, President & CEO of APG Inc., the answer lies at the intersection […]
STEM School Accelerates Aviation Career Opportunities for Ethiopian Youth
August 24, 2026 STEM School students visit Ethiopian Airlines’ maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, August 1, 2026. The annual program organized by Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing provides students with […]
Register Now: AFRAA 58th AGA-22nd-24th November 2026 Libreville Gabon
58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and FlyGabon, the proud host airline, are pleased to announce the new dates and venue for the […]
TAAG Cargo Safely Transports Lions From South Africa to Nigeria via Angola
Luanda, 15 August 2026 – TAAG Angola Airlines has successfully completed a specialized live animal transport operation, carrying two adult lions weighing approximately 200 kilograms each from Johannesburg, South […]
More Than 2,600 Students Graduate from the Pathways to Space Program in Africa This Year
August 10, 2026 PRETORIA, South Africa, August 10, 2026 – The Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrated the graduation of 2,626 students from the […]