The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Union Commission (AU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to facilitate safe, efficient and sustainable air transport in Africa.
The MoU focuses on the exchange of information, expertise and capabilities in a number of areas with a view to enhancing safety, reducing accident rates in line with global levels of performance, and promoting connectivity.
"Africa is set to be one of the fastest-growing aviation regions with 5% annual growth forecast over the next 20 years,” said Iata director general and CEO Tony Tyler. “This MoU will help ensure that global standards and best practices form the backbone of Africa’s growth.”
