Introduction.
The 7th International Marrakech Air Show 2024 kicked off on last Wednesday at the Royal Aero Club, showcasing Morocco’s growing prominence in the aeronautics industry. Running from October 30 to November 2, the event spans over 12,500 square meters and features approximately 200 exhibitors, 75 official delegations, and companies from around the globe. This year’s focus was on innovation and emerging technologies, with dedicated spaces for start-ups and research projects.
Meanwhile, African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC held its 15th YD/SAATM Monitoring Body meeting from October 28 to 30 in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized in collaboration with African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the meeting addressed progress on the YD/SAATM implementation and the development of a Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) to support the initiative.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
September 2024 set a new record for global passenger demand, with a 7.1% year-on-year increase—the highest September demand ever recorded according to International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose by 5.8%, with a load factor of 83.6%, up by 1 percentage point from September 2023. International demand surged by 9.2%, with capacity up 9.1% and the load factor reaching 83.8%. Domestic demand also saw a 3.7% increase, with capacity up by 0.7% and the load factor at 83.3%, an increase of 2.4 points. African airlines experienced an 11.9% boost in demand, with a 6.6% increase in capacity and a load factor of 76.0%.
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