Why we need to visualise aviation beyond airplanes, airports

Bobby Kamani, Managing Director, Zuri Group Global

It has been argued that Africa’s aviation sector is bogged down by many headwinds — weak infrastructure, poor connectivity, high ticket prices and low passenger volumes. This can be attributed to various factors such as a lack of political will, a number of money-losing national carriers monopolising the skies, complex rules and regulations that create high entry barriers, and poor safety and quality standards.

If Africa’s aviation sector is allowed to grow, it can spur wide-ranging economic and social growth. Africa can unlock the potential of its aviation sector and a thriving aviation industry, in turn, can transform Africa’s economic and social landscape.