Introduction.
Sudan has reportedly lost more than $1 billion in aviation revenue over the past three years due to prolonged full and partial closures of its airspace amid the ongoing civil conflict, according to a former Civil Aviation Authority official. Estimates indicate that overflight fees alone accounted for potential monthly losses ranging between $12 million and $35 million, translating to cumulative losses of approximately $432 million to $1.26 billion. The recent reopening of Sudan’s airspace for international traffic at Khartoum International Airport is expected to support the gradual restoration of aviation operations and improve air transport efficiency, with domestic flights between Port Sudan and Khartoum already resuming. Analysts argue that the closure was excessively prolonged, noting that international aviation standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) generally encourage phased operations and risk-based management in conflict zones rather than complete shutdowns. The lost revenues could have significantly contributed to airport rehabilitation, navigation system modernization, and workforce development, but were instead…
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