INSIGHT Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/insight/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png INSIGHT Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/category/insight/ 32 32 Most Airline Costs are Managed by Hand – Time for Change https://airspace-africa.com/2025/10/23/most-airline-costs-are-managed-by-hand-time-for-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-airline-costs-are-managed-by-hand-time-for-change Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:52:50 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12497 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 https://airspace-africa.com/2025/06/30/air-travel-records-5-growth-in-may/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-travel-records-5-growth-in-may Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:12:47 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12355 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 https://airspace-africa.com/2025/06/13/embraers-vision-for-enhanced-intra-regional-connectivity-in-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=embraers-vision-for-enhanced-intra-regional-connectivity-in-africa Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:15:43 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12310 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 https://airspace-africa.com/2025/06/09/deutsche-aircraft-pioneering-regional-connectivity-in-africa-with-the-d328eco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deutsche-aircraft-pioneering-regional-connectivity-in-africa-with-the-d328eco Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:44:18 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12296 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 https://airspace-africa.com/2025/06/01/iata-highlights-africas-aviation-potential-opportunities-and-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iata-highlights-africas-aviation-potential-opportunities-and-challenges Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:17:59 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12280 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 https://airspace-africa.com/2025/06/01/passenger-growth-accelerates-to-8-in-april/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=passenger-growth-accelerates-to-8-in-april Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:02:05 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12277 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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]]> Africa’s Skies in Focus: A New Chapter for the Continent’s Aviation Industry https://airspace-africa.com/2025/05/14/africas-skies-in-focus-a-new-chapter-for-the-continents-aviation-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-skies-in-focus-a-new-chapter-for-the-continents-aviation-industry Wed, 14 May 2025 12:47:34 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12258 Africa’s aviation industry is entering a new era of opportunity and transformation, as detailed in Cirium’s latest report, Africa’s Skies in Focus. The report offers a data-rich snapshot of how African air travel is recovering post-pandemic, growing beyond expectations, and building the infrastructure, networks, and partnerships required to make the continent a serious player in [...]

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]]> Embraer Showcases the Future of Regional Aviation at Ethiopian Aviation Forum https://airspace-africa.com/2025/04/29/embraer-showcases-the-future-of-regional-aviation-at-ethiopian-aviation-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=embraer-showcases-the-future-of-regional-aviation-at-ethiopian-aviation-forum Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:20:36 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12231 At the Ethiopian Aviation Forum held in Addis Ababa, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer presented a compelling case for regional fleet right-sizing and modernization, emphasizing its E-Jets E2 series and E-Freighter conversions as game-changing solutions for Africa’s rapidly evolving aviation market. Mohamed Khalid, Embraer’s Regional Director for Airline Marketing in the Middle East & Africa, led [...]

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]]> Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential: OAG’s Data Solutions Spotlighted at the Ethiopian Aviation Forum https://airspace-africa.com/2025/04/29/unlocking-africas-aviation-potential-oags-data-solutions-spotlighted-at-the-ethiopian-aviation-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unlocking-africas-aviation-potential-oags-data-solutions-spotlighted-at-the-ethiopian-aviation-forum Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:19:52 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12225 As the Ethiopian Aviation Forum 2025 comes to an end, one of the standout presentations has come from OAG, a global leader in aviation data analytics. Achim Tyler, VP Commercial Airlines at OAG, laid out a compelling case for how airlines across Africa and globally can optimize revenue, pricing, and market positioning through the strategic [...]

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]]> Boeing’s Crossroads: Challenges, Leadership Insights, and the Path to Recovery https://airspace-africa.com/2025/01/09/boeings-crossroads-challenges-leadership-insights-and-the-path-to-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeings-crossroads-challenges-leadership-insights-and-the-path-to-recovery Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:04:38 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=12100 Boeing has faced a turbulent year, culminating in a 31% drop in its share price in 2024, making it the worst-performing stock on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company grappled with a series of crises, including a mid-air safety incident, a prolonged strike, and ongoing production challenges. Amid these struggles, former CEO Phil Condit [...]

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