Word from the Secretary General

Dear ATCNews Readers,

In the year 2018, our industry witnessed key milestones which have laid the foundation to further build our success and seize growth opportunities in the sector. Indeed, as a result of positive developments within the industry most notably the drive towards implementation of the Single African Aviation Market framework, the African airspace is poised for greater heights that will bring us closer to our common goal of an integrated and highly profitable African aviation market.

Implementation of SAATM is closely aligned to flagship projects of Agenda 2063 which include the African Passport and the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), equally key initiatives that should be leveraged for the sustainable growth of the industry. AFRAA, in collaboration with other stakeholders such as IATA, AU, AFCAC and Regional Economic Communities, is at the forefront of advocacy on the effective implementation of SAATM to ensure the African aviation industry reaps the full benefits of the open skies arrangement.

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