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US aerospace giant Boeing has highlighted its forecast that African airlines will need 1 010 new aircraft, with a total value of $176-billion, by 2041. This demand will be driven by robust increases in African domestic, intra-regional and inter-regional air passenger traffic, predicted by Boeing to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.1%. “African carriers are well-positioned to support inter-regional traffic growth and capture market share by offering services that efficiently connect passengers and enable commerce within the continent,” affirmed Boeing Commercial Marketing: Middle East and Africa MD Randy Heisey. “We forecast an increase in the average aircraft size and seats per aircraft for the African fleet, as mid-size, single-aisles, like the Boeing 737 MAX, will be the most in demand for the continent.”

United States aerospace group Boeing is partnering with non-governmental organisation (NGO) AviAssist to promote aviation security in Africa. AviAssist is a non-profit organisation established in 1995 to provide aviation safety resources and guidance for the African air travel sector, and the huge US business is its newest partner. “Safety is fundamental to the success of our industry, and is a core value for the Boeing group," " verified Boeing Global Safety and Regulatory Affairs director Akachi Iroezi. “Growth of the aviation industry in Africa depends on the safety of the aviation environment and we are collaborating with consumers, regulators and other stakeholders to assist enhance the security of that community. Working with AviAssist provides us access to a world-class and reliable method of promoting safety in the area.”