African Aviation Trails

Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 17, 2024 Highlights.

In the previous week, Africa witnessed the convening of two significant conferences. Additionally, three nations unveiled their aviation statistics, revealing a notable growth in passenger numbers. Moreover, new bilateral air service agreements and partnerships were forged, accompanied by announcements of new routes, among other developments. Learn more about the advancements

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 16, 2024 Highlights.

During the past week, several significant events unfolded in the African aviation landscape. Skytrax revealed its annual World Airport Awards, acknowledging 18 airports from 11 countries in Africa for their excellence. Concurrently, data from Hanley and Partners showcased Africa’s prominence in the list of highest Schengen visa rejection countries. Additionally,

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 15, 2024 Highlights.

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for African aviation! While Ethiopian Airlines celebrated a momentous achievement, Air Peace found itself navigating hazy new skies. From allegations of sabotage to exciting fleet additions and new route announcements, there’s plenty to unpack. Dive in and discover the latest developments in African

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 14, 2024 Highlights.

Exciting developments emerged in week 14, with projections indicating that passenger traffic by African carriers is set to soar to 98 million for the year 2024. Additionally, South Sudan is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it prepares to assume complete control of its airspace from Khartoum, Sudan. However,

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 13, 2024 Highlights.

In a significant development last week (Week 13), an airline marked its return to profitability after seven years, showcasing resilience and strategic recovery efforts. Additionally, the continent’s leading carriers in terms of available seat miles (ASMs) were revealed, highlighting the robustness of Africa’s aviation industry. Moreover, crucial agreements were inked,

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 12, 2024 Highlights.

In Week 12 of 2024, AfCFTA statistics showed concerning trends in intra-Africa trade, while Tanzania achieved a new aviation milestone. Important agreements and partnerships were also formed during this time, signaling progress and collaboration across industries. Explore these key events of the preceding week in the detailed article below. Introduction.

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 11, 2024 Highlights.

In Week 11 of 2024, two regional economic blocs emphasized the urgent need for airspace liberalization, signaling a move towards improved connectivity and economic prosperity. Additionally, ACI World – Airports Council International renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards for 2023 were unveiled, honoring exceptional airports throughout Africa. Explore these impactful

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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 10, 2024 Highlights.

Week 10 of 2024 was a time of both celebration and somber reflection in the aviation world. While the global community honored and recognized the invaluable contributions of women in society, the week also bore witness to several unfortunate aviation safety incidents across the African continent, resulting in the loss

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Africa Aviation Trails: Week 9, 2024 Highlights.

In the ninth week of 2024, significant developments unfolded across Africa. Niger declared the reopening of its airspace, while ICAO provided insights into the global passenger projections. Additionally, IATA declared 2023 as the safest year in aviation history. Throughout the week, various partnerships and agreements were forged, new airline routes

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