The event will be officially hosted by the Government of Rwanda, the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, Rwanda Air and the Rwanda Airport Company.
Under the theme of “Working with the Unlocking Africa's Aviation Growth,” the annual event brings together leaders from governments, civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports, manufacturers, MRO providers, business aviation and suppliers across the industry.
Speakers from across the industry, including CEOs of major African airlines, share their plans and concerns at the event. The host airline, Rwanda's chief executive Yvonne Makola, will unveil their strategies for development and growth, particularly along Buguesala's new Kigali International Airport.
Once completed, the airport will feature a 130,000 square metre main terminal, which can handle 8 million passengers per year. Additionally, it includes a dedicated cargo terminal designed to manage 150,000 tonnes of cargo each year. Dar Al Handasah (commonly known as DAR) is a key player in the design, engineering and project management aspects, and the company discusses platinum sponsorships for events, supply chain encounters, and development on the stage.
Other airports across Africa are on the stage to address the growing infrastructure challenges that are expected. And this year, airport and sky security are in the spotlight.
This year, Aviation Africa is a collaboration with Africa's Drones Forum, looking into advanced aviation mobility in detail. While EVTOL flight examples are expected to be on display, Ethiopian Airlines will further explain its ambitions to build an aviation taxi network in the region. Manufacturer Archer plans to provide Ethiopian airlines with Ethiopian teams to support the early deployment of Esaiopia's early launch version of Midnight Air Raft.
Regulators like the RCAA have already implemented guidelines on the latest aviation model, but regulators will be exhibited alongside AFCAC Executive Director Adefunke Adeyemi, the Civil Aviation DG Panel, and other industry experts at ATMs to look into some of the issues, including blasking blocking bracketing for the Saatm skies to the SAATM initiative.
Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the South African Aviation Association (AASA), will bring together a continental panel to address geopolitical challenges and internal frustrations. How that applies in today's world is a key point in his session. “The growth of aviation.
Safety, risk management, air traffic management, wildlife threats, sustainability and of course MRO provides partnerships and support from organizations such as the African Aviation Association (AFRAA) and the African Business Aviation Association (AFBAA). The real issue is being discussed frankly.
Aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Boeing and Embrators will take part in the event to predict the strong growth of African air travel and give their insights.
“The Aviation Africa Summit has evolved into the most outspoken and broadest event for the African aviation industry. Networking has many opportunities for suppliers to meet with customers and authorities,” said Summit Chairman Alan Peaford.
Aviation Africa is being held by Times Aerospace events that have already organized eight previous editions in the United Arab Emirates, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa.
