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Jun

2023

By The African Mirror

Cleaner air travel in Africa: Will a post-pandemic recovery herald greener skies for Africa’s fleet?

ENVIRONMENT

BIRD STORY AGENCY KENYA Airways recently became the first African airline to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in a commercial long-haul flight between Nairobi and Amsterdam. The national carrier participated in the Sustainable Flight Challenge – a competition among global airlines to test their ability to fly sustainably. According to Allan Kilavuka, the CEO of Kenya Airways, the pilot flight was a collaboration between KQ and energy giant Eni and "will be a significant milestone for Kenya Airways and the broader African aviation industry." The quest to fly sustainably is part of a transformative wave blowing across Africa's aviation sector as…

May

2023

By BIRD STORY AGENCY

African aviation industry soars towards full post-pandemic recovery

NEWS

THE skies are clearing for the African aviation industry, following the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), which reported a narrowing of the airline revenue gap in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. AFRAA is a 48-member African airline trade association aiming to promote, serve airlines, and champion Africa’s aviation industry. African airlines reported a surge in traffic in March, with levels reaching an impressive 94.8% of pre-pandemic levels. A statement by AFRAA said that “domestic market share was at 37%, intra-Africa at 31%, and intercontinental at 32%.”…