As part of the opening session at the European Business Aviation Convention and Expo on Tuesday, the business aviation environment in Africa was brought into light. Former French minister of foreign affairs and cofounder of Doctors Without Borders Bernard Kouchner recounted several stories during his remarks. “The jeep of the sky,” was what Kouchner called the Douglas DC-3 that flew him into Nigeria on an early humanitarian mission, as part of a small group of dedicated health professionals who sought to establish a medical center there. After being targeted by anti-aircraft guns, the aircraft returned to base and they had to try again.
EBACE 2016 Brings African Business Aviation in Focus
Key Takeaways:
- Business aviation is crucial for expanding commerce and crisis response in Africa due to a lack of robust inter-country airline routes and commercial airline cutoffs during crises.
- The sector faces significant operational challenges, including costly and extended Aircraft On Ground (AOG) times due to a scarcity of parts and skilled maintenance labor.
- The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is actively working to support and grow business aviation across the continent, planning initiatives and addressing public perception and new technologies like drones.
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