Introduction.
Libya has officially signed its accession to the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC Constitution (2009) and its amendment to Article 10/4 during the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa (Feb 14–16). This step enhances technical cooperation and support between Libya, African nations, and AFCAC. With Libya’s accession, only seven more states need to join for the constitution’s full adoption, while four more are required for the amended Article 10/4 to take effect—marking a significant milestone in unifying Africa’s aviation sector.
On February 14, M23 rebels captured Katana in Kabare territory, DRC advancing 10 km further to take Kavumu Provincial Airport, about 30 km from Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu. This escalation follows their recent takeover of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, nearly three weeks ago.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 28 new airlines launched in 2024, while 19 airlines ceased operations, marking the lowest turnover in a decade. This decline signals possible market stabilization, with new airline entries on a downward trend since peaking in 2021. The slowdown is linked to economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical challenges—factors that have increased operating and borrowing costs, making it difficult for new carriers to secure funding. Among those that ceased operations, seven were low-cost carriers, 11 were traditional airlines, and one was a cargo airline. Only three cases involved mergers or transformations, while the rest exited due to financial struggles and competitive pressures.
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