(Posted 24th December 2025)
Sustainable Skies, Connected Africa: A New Era for African Aviation
We are pleased to share the Special Edition Newsletter covering the highlights of the 57th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) held recently in Luanda, Angola.
Hosted by TAAG Angola Airlines under the theme “Sustainable Skies, Connected Africa,” this year’s assembly gathered 516 delegates from 49 countries to shift the industry’s focus from post-pandemic recovery to structural reform and sustainable growth.
Key Industry Milestones
This edition covers critical developments that will shape the future of our skies:
Free Route Airspace (FRA) Goes Live: We celebrate a major milestone with the full operational deployment of FRA in the West and Central Africa (WACAF) region, allowing for User Preferred Routes that reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.
Launch of Africa MRO Event: AFRAA has announced a new initiative to strengthen maintenance capabilities across the continent, reducing reliance on external services. The inaugural event is set for March 2026 in Addis Ababa.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance: AFRAA and AfriSAF have signed a strategic MoU to accelerate the development and supply chain of SAF in Africa.
Strategic Connectivity: TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways have launched a new codeshare agreement, linking networks via Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
2025 AFRAA Annual Awards
We congratulate the outstanding performers recognized for their excellence in profitability, connectivity, and service:
Airline of the Year (Global Operations): Ethiopian Airlines
Airline of the Year (Regional Operations): ASKY Airlines
Best Improved (Profit Ratio): Jambojet
Best Improved (Intra-Africa Connectivity): Precision Air
Distinguished Service Award: Awarded to the FRA “Champions” (Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, RAM, RwandAir, ASKY) for driving the Free Route Airspace project.
Host Airline Spotlight
In an exclusive interview, Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines, discusses the airline’s transformation, the strategic role of the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, and the vision to position Luanda as a premier continental hub.
“The theme Sustainable Skies, Connected Africa is not a slogan; it is a collective mandate calling on us to harmonise our policies and accelerate continental connectivity.” — Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira.
Looking Ahead
The assembly concluded with the handover of the presidency to Mr. Nyl Charles Moret-Mba, CEO of Fly Gabon, who will lead the association for the coming year.
We look forward to seeing you at the 58th AFRAA AGA, scheduled for 15-17 November 2026 in Libreville, Gabon.
