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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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Africa’s Skies in Focus: A New Chapter for the Continent’s Aviation Industry

admin — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:47:34 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:20:36 +0000

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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