Release date: 07 September 2023 Airline Performance: In August 2023, traffic carried by African airlines reached 98.4% of the 2019 level. Domestic market share was estimated at 34%, intra-Africa at […]
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Press Release: AFRAA and IATA reinforce collaboration to create a brighter future for the African aviation industry
23 August 2023, Nairobi – Kenya: Aviation plays a crucial role in connecting people and facilitating economic growth; Africa stands out as the region with the greatest potential. The industry […]
Press Release – The 55th AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit Launches, Registration Open
30 May, 2023 – Kampala – Uganda: At a colorful ceremony that was graced by the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uganda – Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala, […]
SITA: Air transport industry turns to digitalization as baggage mishandling rates virtually double amid growing passenger volumes
Airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers, with the number of mishandled bags almost doubling from 2021 to 2022 to […]
Press Release – Aviation stakeholders map actions to change the African aviation narrative at the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
Addis Ababa, 07-10 May 2023: While the air transport recovery trajectory continues post-COVID-19 and with the headwinds arising from other geopolitical-related developments, it is critical for the air transport ecosystem […]
Press Release – Ethiopian Airlines and AFRAA’s forthcoming Aviation Convention in May set to change the narrative of African airline industry
Addis Ababa, 14 April 2023: In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the […]
Press Release – AFRAA Inks MoU with the Kenya Association of Air Operators for mutual support to the development of the airline industry in Kenya
Nairobi, 16 March 2023 – The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) to provide mutual support to the […]
Press Release – Kenya Airways meets AFRAA for CEO Dialogues
08 March Nairobi – Kenya: Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer – Allan Kilavuka hosted the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Abdérahmane Berthé, at the Kenya Airways headquarters in Nairobi […]
Press Release – EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Dialogues with AFRAA
06 February 2023, Cairo – Egypt: The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman – Eng. Yehia Zakaria on 5th February at EgytAir […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – November 2022
Release date: 16 December 2022 COVID-19: The number of Covid-19 cases is once again on the rise in China, though the controversial Zero Covid Strategy is still in force. In […]