African Airlines Association

African Airlines Association The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is a Trade Organisation open to membership of airlines of African States.

Conceived essentially as a non-profit regional organisation, the founding fathers of AFRAA were motivated by the desire to establish harmonious and effective co-operation between African Airlines. This would be a means of accelerating the realization of economic and social integration of African countries. To this effect, the objectives of the Association are:

* To promote the development of safe, reliable, economical and efficient air transport services to, from, within and through Africa and to study problems connected therein.
* To foster closer commercial and technical co-operation among African air transport enterprises.
* To serve as common forum for the articulation of the views of member airlines on matters and problems of common interest and the defence of such interests.
* Provide service that adds value to the efficiency, effectiveness, reliability and safety of member airlines.

18/09/2026

Libreville is ready to welcome African aviation. ✈️

FlyGabon is the host airline for the 58th Annual General Assembly & Summit, bringing the industry to Gabon for three days of high-level dialogue, business engagement and knowledge exchange.

With “African Aviation 2030: The Industry We Need to Build” as this year’s theme, the conversation goes beyond where the industry is today - to what it needs to build next.

📅 22–24 November 2026
📍 Libreville, Gabon
🔗 Register now: https://cvent.me/DaWbYr

See you in Libreville!

17/09/2026

Fuel can account for more than 40% of an airline’s operating costs. For African carriers, how can that cost be better managed? ✈️

For years, airlines have often negotiated fuel individually, limiting the bargaining power available to carriers with smaller volumes. Meanwhile, fuel price volatility, complex supply chains and supplier margins continue to put pressure on airline costs.

’s answer is collective procurement. By consolidating fuel demand, participating airlines can negotiate from a position of greater scale, with improved visibility into pricing and stronger oversight of fuel quality and supply.

Today, 15 airlines combine approximately 2.1 billion litres of annual fuel demand across nearly 190 locations. The project is also beginning to factor Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into procurement discussions as the industry looks ahead.

🔗Read the full African Pilot feature to see how collective scale is being used to address one of aviation’s biggest cost pressures: https://africanpilot.africa/afraa-fuel-project-african-airlines-fuel-costs/

Africa’s airlines are facing record demand. The challenge is turning that demand into profitable and sustainable growth....
15/09/2026

Africa’s airlines are facing record demand. The challenge is turning that demand into profitable and sustainable growth. ✈️

convened Media partners last week to a Roundtable to mobilise stakeholders and drive collaboration around solutions for a stronger and more sustainable African aviation industry.

The discussion examined the pressures facing airlines - including high costs, blocked funds, financing and infrastructure gaps, and airspace disruptions - and the actions needed from governments, regional institutions and financing partners.

🔗Read the full statement via the link in bio: https://www.afraa.org/afraa-calls-on-governments-to-cut-costs-and-unlock-financing-as-costs-and-unlock-financing-as-africas-airlines-face-record-demand/

African aviation is growing, but growth is coming under pressure. ✈️The first quarter of 2026 saw African airlines maint...
14/09/2026

African aviation is growing, but growth is coming under pressure. ✈️

The first quarter of 2026 saw African airlines maintain growth in capacity and passenger traffic, despite pressure on revenue, fuel costs and the wider operating environment.

’s Q1 2026 Air Transport Report takes a closer look at the market - from airline and route performance to regional trends, airports, cargo, connectivity and visa openness.

🔗 Swipe through for a snapshot, then read the full report for the trends, data and insights behind the numbers:https://www.afraa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AFRAA-Q1-2026-Report.pdf

What happens next for African aviation? ✈️At the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition 2026, Secretary General Abderahma...
11/09/2026

What happens next for African aviation? ✈️

At the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition 2026, Secretary General Abderahmane Berthé joined the closing panel, “The Final Word: Next Steps - What Should Be the Outcomes and What Will Change?”

The conversation focused on turning the challenges facing African aviation into clear outcomes and practical action—from operating costs and infrastructure to regulation, workforce, governance and connectivity.

Are careers in African aviation truly equal? ✈️At Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition 2026, Maureen Kahonge, Director, C...
11/09/2026

Are careers in African aviation truly equal? ✈️

At Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition 2026, Maureen Kahonge, Director, Commercial & Communications, , explored the pitfalls, challenges and realities of careers and equality in African aviation.

How can African airlines unlock the financing needed to grow fleets and critical aviation infrastructure? ✈️The Septembe...
08/09/2026

How can African airlines unlock the financing needed to grow fleets and critical aviation infrastructure? ✈️

The September edition of the SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will explore financing options for African airlines, the role of DFIs, and how to develop bankable proposals that can unlock investment in aviation.

Join Mr. Mike Salawou, African Development Bank, and Mr. Gainmore Zanamwe, African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank, as they examine the infrastructure gaps and financing opportunities shaping the future of African aviation.

📅 Wednesday, 09 September 2026
🕑 14:00hrs EAT (11:00 UTC)
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FHSGdGQOR06YtpriVkbKmA #/registration

Be part of the conversation.

07/09/2026

What does it really take to make African aviation more connected? ✈️

RwandAir CCO Reuben Mbonye gets into the conversation - from what ’s work means to airlines, to the practical impact of User Preferred Routes and what it will take for African airlines to strengthen connectivity together.

He also shares his perspective on the realities behind keeping an African airline in the air and where can be bolder for its members.

🔗Watch the full interview on ’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NwWKXWIiLV8

03/09/2026

Reducing taxes and charges. Improving connectivity. Growing regional trade. ✈️

These were some of the key issues explored during the July SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues. From ECOWAS reforms to customs harmonisation and visa changes, the conversation examined what these developments could mean for African aviation.

Missed the session? Watch the full discussion on the YouTube channel and catch up on other SkyConnect conversations.

Registration is now open for ! ✈️The 58th Annual General Assembly & Summit is coming to Libreville, Gabon, from 22 to...
02/09/2026

Registration is now open for ! ✈️

The 58th Annual General Assembly & Summit is coming to Libreville, Gabon, from 22 to 24 November 2026.

Join aviation leaders from across Africa and beyond for three days of dialogue, collaboration, networking, and business engagement.

📅 22 - 24 November 2026
📍 Libreville, Gabon

🔗 Register now: https://cvent.me/DaWbYr

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