Aviation is a business that requires intensive investment and that means it has to turn a profit, says IATA’s Tony Tyler. “Unfortunately, African airlines in particular do not have a strong profitability record,” says the...
Unless aviation is united on a vision for a sustainable future, governments will limit its license to grow. This is the view of IATA’s director general and CEO, Tony Tyler who was speaking during the 47th annual AFRAA General Assembly in...
Appropriate infrastructure is a particular challenge in African aviation. “Investment is certainly needed to create the right airport and air navigation facilities to ensure the expected growth in passenger numbers and aircraft movements can...
Aviation is the lifeblood of Africa, supporting 6.9 million jobs and $80 billion in GDP. “It sends African goods and its people out into the world and brings in economic investment, tourism, trade and aid,” says Tony Tyler, IATA...
