Introduction.
The World Bank’s study “Fueling Africa’s Flight”, released on June 4, 2025, highlights Africa’s potential to become a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. By leveraging local feedstocks such as agricultural residues and waste oils, these countries can reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower aviation emissions. The report stresses the need for targeted investments and policy innovation to overcome the higher cost of SAF, known as the green premium, through government support, public-private partnerships, and regulatory incentives. This study positions Africa as a key player in global aviation decarbonization while fostering economic growth.
AOCs/ASLs/Regulations.
On June 4, 2025, Nigerian business aviation company VivaJets Private Jet Charter was awarded its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), granting commercial rights across 34 African countries that have ratified the Yamoussoukro Decision—an essential milestone toward the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Since its founding two years ago, VivaJets has rapidly expanded its fleet…
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