Airline Performance: Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines exceeded 2019 level. In January 2024, African airlines RPKs where 2.06% above the level of the same month in 2019 […]
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AFRAA highlight actions on SAATM progress at the 7th meeting of the JPAP
With the overall objective to boost intra-Africa traffic and connectivity to accelerate the implementation of SAATM, AFRAA joined key industry stakeholders at the 7th meeting of the Joint Prioritized Action […]
The 55th AFRAA Annual General Assembly Takes Strides to Transform Aviation for Development
November 19-21 2023, Kampala, Republic of Uganda – The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Uganda Airlines concluded the 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Kampala, Uganda. The event was held […]
AFRAA and Afreximbank Agree to Enhance Collaboration for Development of Africa’s Air Transport Industry
Cairo, 14 November 2023: The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Cairo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to concretize cooperation toward the development […]
AFRAA Secretary General keynote address at the 53rd AASA AGA
AFRAA Secretary General – Mr Abderahmane Berthé, delivered a keynote address at the 53rd Annual General Assembly of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA). He made a brief on […]
Press Release: African Airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – August 2023
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 […]
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 […]