IATA Urges Africa to Treat Aviation as Economic Engine Amid High Costs and Safety Gaps
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Addis Ababa, April 22, 2018 (FMC) Ethiopian Airlines is a symbol of excellence in African aviation, in addition to its significant role in nation-building, according to senior government officials. Ethiopian Airlines is holding a customer experience forum with customers and partners to mark its 80th anniversary. The event was attended by the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, the Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa (PhD), the Go…
IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long‑term benefits it delivers,” says Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s regional vice-president for Africa and the Middle East. “An aviation strategy focused on safety, cost-competitiveness, energy security/sustainability, and…
ETHIOPIA: IATA URGES ADDIS ABABA TO EXPAND AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE AS DEMAND TRIPLES
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Ethiopian government to accelerate investment in aviation infrastructure, projecting that passenger demand in the East African nation will triple over the next 20 years. In a report released Wednesday, IATA highlighted Ethiopia’s strategic position as a continental hub but warned that the current pace of expansion must be maintained to avoid bottlenecks.…
IATA urges African nations to make air travel competitive
Ahead of its Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published four key strategic pillars to boost the competitivity of African aviation on the global stage. Noting that air travel contributes significantly to economic growth and social development, the organisation says that the continent has made progress in recent years but could still improve across many areas. Increase safety Safety i…
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