grounded growth
The African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) has stalled, leaving airlines to navigate high costs and uneven regulation despite surging demand.
By
Michael Masrie
Africa’s aviation paradox is stark: demand is rising, but connectivity within the continent remains structurally constrained. Passenger and cargo traffic are growing by double digits across several corridors, yet intra-African routes remain limited, expensive and often indirect.
