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Africa leads global aviation recovery as passenger demand jumps 11.2%

Busy airport. Photo by Duc Van @ Unsplash
Busy airport. Photo by Duc Van @ Unsplash
  • Africa records fastest passenger demand growth worldwide
  • Air cargo demand surges despite cost and trade pressures

 

Africa’s passenger airline market outperformed all global regions in November 2025, recording double-digit demand growth and strengthening its role in the global aviation recovery, industry data shows.

Passenger airline demand on the African continent rose by 11.2% year on year in November 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association, significantly outpacing global growth and highlighting renewed momentum in regional air travel.

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