African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has partnered with aviation analytics company Cirium. The data partnership is aimed at supporting growth across the aviation sector in Africa with AFRAA utilising Cirium's data to enhance its analytical frameworks.
“The use of data-driven tools is critical to providing intelligence to airlines, airports, governments, regulators, and other industry stakeholders for decision-making that will sustain and boost aviation in Africa,” said AFRAA secretary general Abderahmane Berthe.
The partnership comes as the African aviation sector continues to grow, with Cirium data finding that flights to and from Africa increased 27% in 2024, compared to the year prior.
“International traffic to and from Africa is experiencing rapid growth, presenting a major opportunity for the continent's airlines,” said Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen. “By leveraging Cirium's world-class data and AFRAA's industry leadership, we're enabling airlines to make smarter, and more sustainable decisions that will shape the future of African aviation.”
The partnership aligns with AFRAA's 2025 strategy to facilitate improvements across various aspects of Africa's aviation sector.