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IBA forecasts strong growth for African air travel in 2025

16/10/2025 2 minute read
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Africa’s air transport sector is set to enjoy a year of strong growth in 2025, with passenger traffic expected to rise by 15 per cent to reach around 113 million travellers, according to new analysis from aviation consultancy IBA. The firm’s latest Africa Aviation Market Update points to a continent [read more]

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The global freighter fleet is set to grow by more than 40% over the next two decades, according to a new forecast from IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy specialist. In its Freighter Market Outlook 2025–2044, IBA projects that the fleet will expand by nearly 4,000 aircraft by 2044, [read more]

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