Fifteen African airlines are now combining approximately 2.1 billion litres of annual fuel demand across around 190 locations through the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Fuel Project, using collective purchasing power […]
Author: African Airlines Association
Hahnair supports Finnish mobility platform LYGG with distribution of corporate flights
Press Release Dreieich, 16th September 2026. Distribution and ticketing expert, Hahnair, announces that LYGG is a new partner using HR-Shuttle Manager, the company’s solution for distributing shuttle flights through the […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA, August 2026
Release date: 15 September 2026 Africa’s aviation industry continues to demonstrate strong performance, characterized by increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency. Key drivers of this positive trajectory include expanded […]
AFRAA Calls on Governments to Cut Costs and Unlock Financing as Costs and Unlock Financing as Africa’s Airlines Face Record Demand
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 […]
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 […]