12/06/2026
That’s a wrap on AviaDev Africa 2026! 🇧🇼✈️
Three days of intensive networking, high-level route development, and data-driven discussions have officially come to a close in Gaborone.
For EM Aviation, it was a highly productive week on the floor. We took the time to connect directly with our key partners and clients, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and the NGAP Academy. Aligning on digital infrastructure, regulatory standards, and training the next generation of African aviation talent remains at the absolute core of our mission. 🌍🙌
The broader conference delivered powerful insights into navigating the current global landscape:
🔹 Resilience Amid Crisis: Despite global economic and geopolitical turbulence, the data shows Africa’s aviation sector remains the least affected globally, highlighting the immense resilience of our skies.
🔹 Unlocking Demand: Airbus’s eye-opening presentation spotlighted the continent's most unserviced routes—with the Harare–London sector leading the pack. Perfect timing as Air Zimbabwe prepares to relaunch direct flights there on July 1st! 🇿🇼🇬🇧
🔹 Sustainable Growth: From the opening Aviation Finance & Leasing Forum to deep dives into maximizing airline ancillary revenues and accelerating airport development, the focus was entirely on long-term commercial viability.
Africa’s aviation transformation isn’t a future concept—it's happening right now through collaborative, strategic partnerships.
Looking ahead, the momentum doesn't stop here. See you all next year in Lusaka, Zambia, from June 9–11, 2027, at the Lusaka International Convention Centre (LICC) as we continue to shape the future of our skies! 🇿🇲✨
Thank you to the organizers, our partners, and fellow delegates for an exceptional week. Let's keep building! 🛫🚀
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