Aviation Convention & Exhibition for Africa is Set in February 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

African Air Expo 2024, an Aviation Convention & Exhibition for Africa, will be held in the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC), in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa on February 12-14, 2024.

The event will bring together major players within the aviation industry, enabling a demanding clientele to discover the industry’s latest developments and innovations in a remarkable and convenient location.

Over the course of 3 days, relevant stakeholders from the industry will meet to discuss today’s challenges as well as tomorrow’s opportunities. Conferences at Air Expo Africa 2024 will unite over 200 leading speakers, delegates, thought leaders and industry experts connecting the African aviation sector for innovative sessions.

The exhibitors will be Aircraft Manufacturer, OEM, Trip Support, Completion & Services, Advance Air Mobility / eVTOL, FBO, MRO, Operator, Charter, Airport Equipment, Airport Solutions, Aircraft Interiors, and Flight Training Schools.

African Air Expo 2024 is calling for papers for the following key topics:

The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063

Liberalisation of access to air transport market in AfricaAiming for a harmonized Regulatory FrameworkHow SAATM will ensure aviation plays a major role in connecting Africa,Boost intra-Africa trade and tourism

Driving sustainable growth

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Opportunities and ChallengesBio-economy opportunities for AfricaDriving Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential through Sustainability in the green ecosystemGreen Aviation – Better flight efficiency and fuel reductionNew sustainable fuels and developmentsAfrican aviation initiatives to support sustainability

AIR CARGO Growth & Opportunities for Africa

Unlocking Trade and Economic Opportunities through Air CargoImportance of air cargo for economic growth in AfricaAir cargo as a financial contributor to economiesRole of dedicated freighters in the overall ecosystem

Importance of Human Capital in Aviation

Diversity, equity and inclusion in aviation – challenges & opportunitiesWomen in aviationWorkforce: preparing for the future and developing local talentAviation Training – opportunities and challengesInvesting in the future of capacity and skills development across the Aviation Value-Chain in Africa

Women in Aviation

Diversity, equity and inclusion in aviation – challenges & opportunitiesWomen in aviationWorkforce: preparing for the future and developing local talentAviation Training – opportunities and challengesRole and prosperity of women in the aviation industry.Importance of empowering women and adding value in aviationGrow your knowledge and insights into the aviation industry

Aviation in Africa: Key Focusses & Major Developments

The Future of African Aviation – Airline & Airports and the African Aviation EcosystemConnecting Africa to the world & beyondAfrican Aviation Cooperation: Strengthening and Harmonizing Policies and Regulatory FrameworkHow African airports can prepare for AAM (advanced air mobility)

Investment Opportunities in the Aviation Ecosystem

Global Aviation Investment TrendsAviation Investment Areas & Priorities across AfricaPromoting Public-Private Partnerships across AfricaFinancing Challenges & Opportunities in Africa

Safety & Security across aviation ecosystem

Key aviation safety & security trendsAdvancing African Airport OperationsChallenges & opportunities across AfricaInfrastructure, Technology, and Passenger ExperienceAviation security & safety and future impacts of AI

Air Traffic Management & Airport Security

Key Trends & Challenges – Rising costs and benefitsAirport Cyber Security ServicesDigital Traffic ControlSafety, Security and Sustainable Operations throughout Africa

Role and Growth of Business Aviation in Africa

Key business aviation trends and opportunitiesEnhancing Connectivity, Efficiency, and Economic GrowthLiberalisation, Connectivity, Regional Integration, International Collaboration and Partnerships

MRO’S and the Future of Maintenance

Key African trends in MRO’sOEM’s and their increasing role in MRO’sMRO Opportunities and Challenges

Role of Governments & Regulators across Africa

Roles to be played by different stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem development across African government agenciesDe-regulation of the skies and the road aheadTraffic Rights & Aero Political trendsChanging role of aviation regulatorsDrones and impacts on aviation regulations

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