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IATA Focus Africa Conference to Prioritise Aviation Safety,Connectivity 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the 2026 IATA Focus Africa Conference will prioritise aviation safety, connectivity and operational efficiency across Africa. IATA Regional...

Global Air Cargo Rebound Strengthens Case for Nigeria’s Airport Cargo Reforms

The strong finish recorded by the global air cargo industry in December 2025 is reinforcing the urgency of Nigeria’s ongoing airport cargo reforms, as...

Global Air Cargo Ends 2025 on a High, Signalling Stability for...

The global air cargo industry closed 2025 with renewed momentum, reinforcing confidence in the sector’s resilience and adaptability amid shifting trade dynamics, according to...

African Air Cargo Records Strong Growth as Demand Surges in 2025...

African airlines delivered one of the strongest air cargo performances globally in 2025, underscoring the continent’s growing relevance in global supply chains, according to...

Africa Powers Global Air Travel Growth as Passenger Demand Rises 5.7%...

Africa led global air travel growth in November 2025, recording an 11.2% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand, the strongest performance of any region,...

Africa Leads Global Air Cargo Growth as Demand Climbs 5.5% in...

Africa emerged as the strongest-performing air cargo market globally in November 2025, recording a remarkable 15.6% year-on-year increase in demand, according to new data...

Africa Tops Global Cost Rankings for Airline Operations – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Africa as the most expensive region in the world for airline operations, citing high jet fuel...

Airlines Decry $1.2bn Blocked Funds Concentrated in AME

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says USD 1.2 billion in airline revenues remain blocked from repatriation worldwide as of October 2025, with 93...

Nigeria’s Airline Ticket Taxes Hit $62m in 2024, Says IATA

Nigeria generated an estimated $62 million from airline ticket taxes in 2024, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), placing...

African Airlines Record 5.3% Passenger Growth

African carriers posted a strong performance in September 2025, recording a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand, according to the latest global air travel...