Global Aviation Eyes 4.9% Growth in 2026, but Africa’s Airlines Remain Trapped by High Costs and Thin Margins

Tekedia | 03-02-2026 07:58am |

Global aviation is set to extend its post-pandemic recovery into 2026, with passenger numbers and cargo volumes still climbing, even as profitability remains fragile and uneven across regions. New projections from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show an industry that is growing, but only just holding its financial footing, with Africa standing out as

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