INSIGHT Archives - Airspace Africa

Global Demand for Air Travel Was Down 1.7% in June Compared to 2025

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:38:15 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand declined by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 84.2% (-0.4 ppt compared [...]

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Africa’s aviation opportunity is clear. The next challenge is bankability, says ACC Aviation

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:29:40 +0000

Africa is rapidly emerging as the world’s most compelling aviation growth story. Passenger demand continues to accelerate, traffic is expected to double within the next two decades and the Continent remains one of the most under-served aviation markets globally. Yet industry experts argue that demand is no longer the primary challenge. Tristan Brouard, Associate Director [...]

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Why Africa Has Not Bought More Embraers

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:13:09 +0000

Africa’s aviation problems have often been framed around connectivity, and the heart of that connectivity gap has always been an aircraft mismatch. Africa has no shortage of aircraft arriving draped in national colours and the symbolism of aviation progress. The problem is that too many of those aircraft are poorly matched to the realities of [...]

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China’s Long Game in African Aviation

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:09:32 +0000

If you ask almost any African aviation executive what keeps them awake at night, the answer rarely begins with passengers. It begins with the things that sit beneath the passenger experience. Market access, taxes, airport charges, infrastructure, aircraft financing, foreign exchange, maintenance capacity and the cost of simply staying in the air. These are the [...]

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Most Airline Costs are Managed by Hand – Time for Change

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:50 +0000

Controlling costs is key in any industry. But while the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung by inefficient manual components. Manual processes that are open to error, and worse, intentional third-party fraud. To address this issue, SITA has launched AeroCost [...]

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Air Travel Records 5% Growth in May

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:12:47 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt [...]

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Embraer’s Vision for Enhanced Intra-Regional Connectivity in Africa

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:15:43 +0000

Africa’s aviation sector, despite its vast potential, remains underconnected. Representing 18% of the global population, the continent contributes less than 3% to global GDP and just 2% to global air traffic, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Embraer’s latest market report, Connecting Africa, offers a compelling blueprint for unlocking this potential by enhancing [...]

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Deutsche Aircraft: Pioneering Regional Connectivity in Africa with the D328eco

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:44:18 +0000

Deutsche Aircraft is revolutionizing regional aviation with the D328eco, a modern turboprop designed for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in challenging environments. With its Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities, fuel-efficient engines, and compatibility with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the D328eco is poised to transform connectivity in underserved regions, particularly in Africa. Airspace Africa sat down [...]

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IATA Highlights Africa’s Aviation Potential, Opportunities and Challenges

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:17:59 +0000

Africa’s aviation sector is at a crossroads, poised for significant growth yet grappling with persistent challenges that hinder its full potential. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) press conference highlighted key insights into the continent’s aviation landscape, revealing both promising opportunities and formidable barriers. With passenger demand rising and long-term projections [...]

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Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:02:05 +0000

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared [...]

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