African Airlines Association (AFRAA)

🎥 En hommage à un visionnaire panafricain. Le Secrétaire Général de l’#AFRAA, Abderahmane Berthe, rend hommage à Gervais Koffi Djondo, fondateur d’ ASKY Airlines et cofondateur d’Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. Il salue la vision d’un homme qui a contribué à renforcer le transport aérien en #Afrique. #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️

Congratulations to Mr Mesfin Tasew. Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines , was awarded the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development and African aviation. The award was presented today at #AviaDev. #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️

Tackling Aviation Challenges in Africa requires bold steps. At the #AviaDev Conference in #Zanzibar, #AFRAA Secretary General Mr Abderahmane Berthe highlighted key strategies to navigate the turbulence: ✅ Financial performance strategies to ensure operational sustainability ✅ Benefits of collaborative agreements and consolidation ✅ Equity partnerships as a source of capital ✅ Advocacy for tax reforms and harmonised customs processes ✅ Emphasis on regulatory compliance to minimise operational disruption AFRAA remains committed to driving practical solutions across the continent’s air transport ecosystem. 🔗 Read more: http://bit.ly/4eaD0cs #AviationStrategy #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️

⏳ Just 6 days to go! Our virtual workshop with Amadeus is almost here: "Turning passenger compliance into confidence" goes live on 17 June 🗓️ 📍If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. 💡Discover how to improve compliance, reduce queues, and optimise operations. 🕑 14:00 EAT | 11:00 UTC 👉 Don’t miss out, register now: https://bit.ly/4kNQyg9 #SeamlessTravel #AirlineInnovation #BetterSkiesForAfrica ✈️

At the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Accelya facilitated an insightful Workshop on Modern Retailing, highlighting how airlines are taking control, creating real business outcomes, and paving the way for retailing transformation. Discover Airlink’s journey toward retailing independence with NDC here: https://bit.ly/ndcaccelya #AviationInnovation #ASC2025 #BetterSkiesForAfrica ✈️

✈️ Air Cargo in Africa, What’s Changing? The June edition of the #AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria, Cargo Director – Kenya Airways Cargo, and Mr. Kekeletso Mokwena, Cargo Manager – South African Airways Cargo, for a timely discussion on air cargo developments, operations, and challenges in Africa. 🔍 Highlights of the dialogue: ▪️ The Air Cargo Market in Africa ▪️ Regulatory Aspects of Air Cargo Handling ▪️ Collaboration among freighter operators and with other airlines ▪️ Last mile delivery – partnership with road/rail transport ▪️ New Trends in Cargo Shipment 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 11 June ⏰Time: 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00) 📍 Online Register now ➡ https://bit.ly/Skyconnect #SkyConnectDialogues #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️

"Through a collaborative approach, there’s a need to catalyze the gains made for an interconnected Africa”. #AFRAA, represented by Ms. Maureen Kahonge, Senior Manager of Business Development and Communications, participated in a panel session at the Zambia Tourism Expo on June 5, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. The discussion intersected the air transport and tourism sectors on the theme: “Strengthening of Air Connectivity to Boost Tourism in Africa.” Panelists: • Ms Keira Langford-Johnson, Director of Business Development, Proflight Zambia • Ms. Maureen Kahonge - Senior Manager, Business Development & Communications, African Airlines Association (AFRAA) • Mr. Tim Harris, HELM Growth Advisors • Ms Sepiso Mukubesa - Zimba, PR Manager - Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) The session was moderated by: Ms. Hellen Ngwira Mwamba, General Manager, AirlinePros International. #ZambiaTourismExpo #BetterSkiesForAfrica ✈️

🌙✈️ Eid Mubarak from AFRAA! As we observe Eid al-Adha, we reflect on the profound values of sacrifice, unity, and compassion that this blessed occasion embodies. May your journeys be safe and your celebrations filled with joy and peace. #EidAlAdha2025 #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️

Aviation is essential to Africa’s development, and so is environmental responsibility. As we mark World Environment Day, #AFRAA affirms its commitment to reducing aviation’s environmental footprint. From fuel and operational efficiency to improved waste management and support for sustainable fuels, AFRAA promotes practical, collective solutions. Africa’s aviation growth must go hand in hand with environmental stewardship for the skies, the economy, and the generations to come. #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 #BetterSkiesForAfrica ✈️

#AFRAA extends heartfelt congratulations to Mr Sanjeev Gadhia, CEO of Astral Aviation Ltd and Chairperson of the #AFRAA Route Network Coordination and Cargo Committee, on being honoured as the Air Cargo Personality of the Year at Air Cargo Europe, held last night in Munich, Germany. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Mr Gadhia’s visionary leadership and outstanding contribution to the cargo aviation industry in Africa and beyond. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! #AirCargo #AfricanAviation #BetterSkiesForAfrica✈️