The Air Transport Industry in Africa

A Legal Analysis of the Single African Air Transport Market
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-94944-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 286 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 596 g

Reihe: Routledge Research in Air and Space Law

This book provides legal analysis of the multilateral liberalisation of the air transport industry in Africa within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063 initiative, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

Offering a detailed examination of the regulatory framework and policy considerations that have shaped the political economy of air transport in Africa, the book offers a comparative analysis with the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). By highlighting the need for a tailored approach to air transport liberalisation in Africa, it underscores the importance of considering the continent's unique socio-political context, diverse values, identities, circumstances, and challenges arising from its vast and varied landscape. The book proposes a principled approach to the implementation of the SAATM initiatives and calls on stakeholders to consider holistic implementation that favours the principle of variable geometry, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with Agenda 2063. It also emphasises the significance of supporting aviation policies such as safety, security, financing, competition, and environmental sustainability.

The Air Transport Industry in Africa will be of interest to researchers in the fields of aviation law, economic law, and regional integration in Africa.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kiema, William

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales See-, Luft- und Weltraumrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Air Transport in Africa: A Prologue 2. Historical Development of Air Transport in Africa 3. The Legal Framework for Air Transport Liberalisation in Africa 4. Institutional Framework for the Implementation of SAATM 5. Commentary of the Yamoussoukro Decision 6. Implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision in Regional Economic Communities 7. Implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market- Benefits and Challenges 8. Lessons from the EU, the Asean and other Regional Open Skies Agreements 9. Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations

Über Autor(innen)

William Kiema Sammy is a scholar and legal practitioner specialising in aviation law and policy within the African context. His research and publications focus on the complexities of air transport liberalisation in Africa, particularly within the framework of continental initiatives such as the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Union's Agenda 2063. His expertise is grounded in both theoretical analysis and practical experience, making him a leading voice in shaping the future of African aviation.