The air transport industry plays an important role in supporting the growth of economies across Africa, according to a new study released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, ‘Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders’, outlines how air transport supports 6.9 million jobs and $80.5 in billion gross domestic product (GDP) in Africa. Often overlooked when discussing aviation are the benefits that the industry has ‘beyond the airport’, which includes enabling the rapid delivery of cargo – including perishable food and flowers. Of the 6.9 million jobs supported across the African continent, 428 000 are within the industry itself.
