Africa's aviation industry is reaching new heights in 2024, as several airlines make significant advancements on the global stage. This ranking highlights the continent's top carriers, showcasing their impressive fleet sizes, extensive networks, and world-class services. Ethiopian Airlines continues to dominate while emerging players like RwandAir and FlySafair are also making their mark.
Africa's aviation industry is soaring to new heights, with several airlines making their mark on the global stage. Here's a rundown of the top African carriers leading the way in 2024:
1. Ethiopian Airlines
- Ranked 36th globally and 1st in Africa
- Fleet size: 135 aircraft
- Notable achievements: Best Airline in Africa for 7 consecutive years, Best Business Class in Africa, Best Economy Class in Africa
2. Royal Air Maroc
- Ranked 55th globally and 2nd in Africa
- Fleet size: 50 aircraft
- Operates flights to over 90 destinations in more than 50 countries
3. South African Airways
- Ranked 69th globally and 3rd in Africa
- Fleet size: 16 aircraft
- Recent achievement: Sawubona in-flight magazine won a Silver PRISM Award in 2024
4. Kenya Airways
- Ranked 77th globally and 4th in Africa
- Fleet size: 34 aircraft
- Recognized as Africa's second most efficient airline for on-time performance in 2024
5. RwandAir
- Ranked 81st globally and 5th in Africa
- Fleet size: 14 aircraft
- Recognized for best airline staff and cabin cleanliness by Skytrax
6. Air Mauritius
- Ranked 85th globally and 6th in Africa
- Fleet size: 12 aircraft
- Certified as a 4-Star Airline by Skytrax for quality of airport and onboard product and service
7. EgyptAir
- Ranked 88th globally and 7th in Africa
- Fleet size: 71 aircraft
- Named Most Improved Airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards 2024
8. Air Seychelles
- Ranked 432nd globally
- Fleet size: 7 aircraft
- Certified as a 4-Star Airline by Skytrax for quality of service
9. FlySafair
- Ranked 2nd globally for on-time performance
- Fleet size: 36 aircraft
- Named the most on-time low-cost carrier worldwide with 96.67% on-time performance in March 2024
These airlines are setting new standards in African aviation, offering improved connectivity, modern fleets, and award-winning services. As the continent's air traffic growth is projected to soar at 7.4%, surpassing the global average, these carriers are well-positioned to meet the increasing demand and showcase Africa's aviation prowess on the world stage.
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