Nairobi, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments, safety regulators and industry to take action to drive aviation connectivity and infrastructure development in Africa for the economic and social development of the continent.
“Africa is set to be one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over the next 20 years, with annual expansion averaging nearly 5%. This opens up incredible economic opportunities for Africa. But aviation faces considerable challenges, and for its potential to be realized, correct policies must be developed. Smarter regulation, and a focus on delivering the safety and connectivity commitments of the African Union, will be crucial to establishing Africa as a global aviation powerhouse,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
Tyler made his remarks at the IATA Africa and Middle East Aviation Day in Nairobi, Kenya. The event is bringing together key stakeholders under the theme ‘Connecting Africa’ focusing on the development of frameworks to promote connectivity in regulations, commerce, and operations.
In his speech, Tyler identified key challenges needing to be addressed:
The opening session of the Aviation Day featured participation from senior government and industry leaders including James Macharia, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport; John Kipngetich Mosonik, Kenya’s Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure & Transport; Dzifa Attivor, the Minister of Transport for Ghana; Barry Kashambo, Regional Director Eastern and Southern Africa, ICAO; Elijah Chingosho, Secretary General of AFRAA; and Gilbert Kibe, Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
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