George Mothema, Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), discusses the rationale behind Destination Africa and the key challenges affecting aviation investment and connectivity across the continent.
Filmed at the BARSA Summit 2026, the discussion highlights regulatory barriers, licensing delays and implementation gaps that continue to impact airline operations and investment decisions in Africa.
Despite progress through initiatives such as the Yamoussoukro Decision and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), implementation remains inconsistent, limiting connectivity and growth.
George also addresses the need for open skies policies, improved regulatory efficiency and stronger leadership across governments and industry to unlock trade, passenger movement and broader economic growth.
