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Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development

Our Bureau - : May 16, 2023 - : 12:40 am

The Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. The event will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 20-21. Ethiopian Airlines will be the host airline.

“Over the next 15 years, Africa’s passenger traffic is expected to double,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. “The continent stands out as the region with the greatest potential and opportunity for aviation. But this potential is limited by infrastructure constraints, high costs, lack of connectivity, regulatory impediments, slow adoption of global standards and skills shortages, among other factors. The Focus Africa Conference will bring together the continent’s key stakeholders to address these challenges,”

Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, will deliver an Opening Keynote Address. “We are delighted to host IATA’s Focus Africa Conference and welcome the aviation industry to our home, Addis Ababa. Advancing the air transport industry is critical for Africa’s economic growth. The conference will allow industry leaders to join forces and drive the Focus Africa initiative,” said Tasew.

Among the topics that will be discussed at the conference are safety, aeronautical information management, intra-African connectivity, airport infrastructure, biometrics and security, modern airline retailing, sustainability and skilled workforce.

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