At AFRAA’s 57th AGA, AfrexInsure outlined how premium retention, underwriting capacity and risk frameworks can strengthen Africa’s aviation sector.
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi outlines how African airline advocacy is shifting towards implementation through SAATM, financing coordination and industry action.
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and Free Route Airspace expansion across Africa.
IATA reports USD 1.2 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation, with 93% trapped across Africa and the Middle East as of October 2025.
Guinea signs an MoU with Albayrak to mobilise funding for Phase 2 of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, expanding capacity to 3 million passengers.
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity at the centre of the continent’s growth strategy, with projects mapped across aviation, logistics and infrastructure to support expanded routes and improved access.
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global Gateway priorities, EASA technical programmes, SAF cooperation and actions aligned with SAATM and Agenda 2063.
The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting financing needs, PPP opportunities, tax and fee reform and alignment with SAATM and Agenda 2063.
At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and integrated air transport to unlock trade, tourism, and economic growth.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Zimbabwe highlighted collaboration, investment and policy reform as key drivers of Africa’s aviation modernisation.
Global air travel and trade remain strong in August 2025, with record passenger load factors and Africa and Asia leading aviation growth momentum.
BOAD approves 5.9 billion FCFA for the construction of Ouagadougou-Donsin International Airport to boost Burkina Faso’s air transport capacity.
The global pre-owned helicopter market is rebounding, with demand driven by EMS, SAR, firefighting, and offshore operations, and growth forecast to USD 48.06B by 2032.
Turkish Airlines completes its first Airbus A350 financing in Swiss francs via an Islamic finance lease with Dubai Islamic Bank, marking a strategic milestone.
South Africa has secured Cabinet approval to join the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a Class A shareholder, enhancing its influence, unlocking trade finance opportunities, and supporting intra-African trade and economic integration.
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African aviation with world-class capacity and connectivity.
AfDB’s IDEV 2024 Report reviews a decade of aviation investment, highlighting performance gaps, sustainability risks, and strategic recommendations for future airport infrastructure across Africa.
AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to South African Airways, expanding its aviation finance portfolio.
Absa Business Banking highlights the importance of tailored aviation finance in supporting South Africa’s growing aviation sector. With deep industry expertise, Absa offers flexible funding solutions to meet the needs of operators, charter services, and entrepreneurs.
