News Aero
02 Mar 2026
The African Union Commission (AUC) is advancing two major aviation initiatives aimed at unlocking infrastructure investment and accelerating cross-border connectivity, officials said at an industry workshop took place in Nairobi from February 25th to 26th, 2026.
Speaking at the Airlines Awareness Workshop on Capital & Connectivity, organised by the African Airlines Association and the African Development Bank, Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa, Head of Transport and Mobility Division at African Union Commission, outlined what he described as “catalytic” programmes designed to transform Africa’s aviation sector.
The first initiative, the Integrated Aviation Transformation Program, seeks to unlock infrastructure investment, strengthen aviation institutions, and position African carriers as competitive global players.
The second, known as the G20 Legacy Project, aims to accelerate cross-border infrastructure delivery, mobilise innovative financing, and help close Africa’s connectivity gap...
