In week 24, the aviation industry saw a flurry of activity with the unveiling of several new routes, a major airline celebrating 32 years of navigating African skies, a nation mourning a tragic crash, and the end of the RwandAir CEO’s tenure as IATA president. Explore the article below to uncover these and other notable highlights.
Introduction.
Kenya Airways(KQ) has been selected as the sole African airline to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry. This recognition comes on the heels of Kenya Airways receiving the Most Impactful Breakthrough award for pioneering the use of SAF on a long-haul flight from Africa to Europe in October 2023. This landmark flight marked a significant milestone in testing SAF within Africa, providing valuable data and insights to inform policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
In another notable development, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of RwandAir Ltd, has concluded her tenure as the chair of the IATA Board of Governors. Yvonne is celebrated as the first woman to hold this prestigious position since IATA’s founding in 1945. She passes the baton to Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd), continuing a legacy of leadership and innovation in the aviation industry.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
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