African Airlines Association (AFRAA)

🎄 Season's Greetings from AFRAA!🎄 We are filled with gratitude for the incredible milestones #AFRAA has achieved in advancing Africa's aviation sector in 2024. 🌍✈️ To our esteemed member airlines, partners, and stakeholders, thank you for your unwavering commitment to fostering connectivity and growth across the continent. Your dedication drives our shared vision for a resilient and prosperous African aviation industry. We extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this festive season. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and moments to cherish, and may the New Year bring renewed opportunities for success and collaboration.✈ #BetterSkiesForAfrica #HappyHolidays

Check out the 2024 special edition newsletter of the AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly & Summit!✈️ From thought-provoking discussions on sustainability and safety to the expansion of strategic partnerships, the recently concluded AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly under the theme “Transform and Develop the Airline Industry in Africa,” focused on transforming and developing the airline industry ✈️. It featured insightful discussions on sustainability, safety, and connectivity. Key highlights included introducing new airline members, strategic partnerships, and a call for collective action to address the sector’s challenges. Dive into the newsletter for in-depth coverage of the event’s highlights and strategic outcomes ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZM4pdW   #BetterSkiesForAfrica #AFRAA56AGA

The Free Route Airspace (FRA) initiative was identified as one of the projects during the first African Aviation Sustainability Laboratory hosted by #AFRAA in June 2022. FRA allows airlines to plan routes freely between defined entry and exit points, leading to significant cost savings, shorter travel times and reduced CO2 emissions. So far 6 AFRAA member airlines have joined the FRA trials. These include: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, EGYPTAIR, RwandAir Ltd and Airlink. Several trials have already been conducted thus providing, critical data, showcasing promising results (i.e. reduced flight time, reduced fuel burn and lower Co2 emissions). This initiative is poised to enhance Africa's air navigation efficiency and environmental sustainability, benefiting both airlines and passengers. Implementing the #FRA is a major step towards transforming the African aviation market, paving the way for a more efficient and eco-friendly future.  #BetterSkiesForAfrica

✈️ On December 8, 2024, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Chicago Convention, 43 leading organisations and businesses came together to affirm their commitment to a shared vision for the future of aviation. As a proud co-signatory Aviation4All Declaration, #AFRAA stands with the global aviation community to address the most critical aspects of the industry. Read more ➡️: https://bit.ly/49yLyY4 #Aviation4All #Inclusivity #AviationIndustry #GlobalDevelopment #GlobalAccessibility 

AFRAA is among other African aviation stakeholders attending the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meetings, taking place from 11-13 December 2024 at EASA’s Headquarters in Cologne, Germany. The meetings are co-chaired by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the European Commission (EC) and organised in partnership with the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC on the subjects: ➡️ EU-Africa Safety in Aviation ➡️ Operationalization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) ➡️ The Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) ➡️ Competition – Taxes and Charges The Steering Committee meetings are an opportunity to review updates on the progress and stream of activities developed under the above-mentioned Projects and solicit valuable input from stakeholders for the 2025 Action Plan. This will ensure better coordination of ongoing and future EASA-managed projects. The stakeholders present included #AFRAA, African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC, EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency, the African Development Bank Group, regional economic communities, Regional Safety Oversight Organizations, and The World Bank. #BetterSkiesForAfrica

The African aviation market holds significant economic potential and numerous growth opportunities. However, to fully realize this potential, several challenges must be addressed, including: ✅ High charges and taxes ✅ Inadequate airport infrastructure ✅ Unfavourable regulatory environment ✅ Undercapitalization of African airlines ✅ Insufficient management expertise #AFRAA working with African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC and various stakeholders are addressing these challenges through the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The #SAATM is not just a path but a transformative opportunity for a more prosperous and secure Africa. #AFCAC reports that 37 African countries, representing 67% of AU member states, have signed the Solemn Commitment to the SAATM. This unified market, designed to foster economic growth and enhance connectivity, promises a future where intra-African connectivity will flourish and more growth opportunities will emerge for African airlines. As a result, aviation’s role as an economic driver will grow significantly, bringing prosperity to the entire continent. Collaborative efforts among governments, airlines, and other stakeholders will pave the way for a thriving and prosperous African aviation market. Africa needs to move from the current situation of low choice high fares to a new age of affordable and accessible air transport. #BetterSkiesForAfrica

Wrapping up the 25th YD Day in Brazzaville with a renewed commitment to advancing air transport through SAATM! #BetterSkiesForAfrica  African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC Adefunke Adeyemi

AFRAA CEOs Retreat 2024✨ As part of the pre-AGA activities, #AFRAA held the second edition of the AFRAA CEOs retreat on 17 November 2024. The CEOs retreat is an initiative by the AFRAA Executive Committee to bring together member airline Leadership Teams to brainstorm on the Association’s priorities, work plan, projects and specific dynamics of the air transport industry that will enhance the Association to play its critical role in the industry. This years CEOs retreat made recommendations for AFRAA’s 2026-2030 Strategic plan for a stronger Association to champion the development of the airline industry in Africa ✈️. #BetterSkiesForAFrica

#AFRAA Annual Awards🏆 The 56th Annual General Assembly & Summit recognised, through awards, the outstanding performance of airlines, excellence in service delivery, innovation, and competitiveness of airlines, individuals, and service providers in the African aviation industry. The following awards were conferred: “Service Provider of the Year Award” to the Government of Angola and the Government of Egypt. The “Service Provider of the Year Awards” category recognized the 2 African Governments for their tremendous support to the air transport sector in infrastructure development, support to air transport sector and market liberalisation. “Airline of the Year Award” as follows: 1. Airline of the Year – Global Operations: Ethiopian Airlines (highest net profit for 2023) 2. Airline of the Year – Best improved results in terms of profit ratio: Kenya Airways (highest improvement in profit ratio for 2023) 3. Airline of the Year – Best improved in intra-Africa connectivity: Eswatini Air (most number of new intra-Africa routes launched in 2023) AFRAA congratulates the various awardees. Read the #AFRAA56AGA Communiqué ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZykLI4 #BetterSkiesForAfrica

TAAG Angola Airlines will host the 57th AGA in 2025 ✈️ The 56th AFRAA AGA elected TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola as the President of the Association. TAAG Angola will host the 57th AGA in Luanda – Angola from 30 November – 02 December 2025. Read the full Communiqué ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZykLI4 #AFRAA56AGA #BetterSkiesForAfrica