After years of underinvestment that have left much of the continent’s aviation infrastructure outdated, the African Union (AU) is moving to change course with a new $30 billion plan to rebuild and modernize its skies.

African union launches $30 billion plan to revive the continent’s struggling aviation sector

African union launches $30 billion plan to revive the continent’s struggling aviation sector

The African Union (AU) has announced a $30 billion strategic plan to revolutionize Africa’s aviation sector over the next decade.

The initiative focuses on implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) under the AU’s Agenda 2063 for a unified air transport system.

Investments target airport infrastructure, technological modernization, and achieving global sustainability standards.

Passenger air traffic in Africa is projected to significantly grow, fueling the need for upgraded aviation infrastructure.