Continental Seamless Airspace in Africa in the Context of SAATM
USD 420.00M
Total Cost
37.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
1
Countries
Pre-Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Implementation of a continental seamless airspace framework across Africa to create an integrated, efficient air traffic management system supporting the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), enhancing safety, reducing flight times, and promoting connectivity across the continent.
Key Objectives
Establish an integrated air traffic management system across Africa to replace fragmented national systems; reduce flight times and costs through optimized routes and procedures; enhance aviation safety through standardized air traffic control systems; support implementation of the Single African Ai...
Strategic Importance
The Continental Seamless Airspace initiative represents a transformative framework for African aviation, directly supporting implementation of the African Union's flagship Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The project will implement modern air traffic management technologies aligned with ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU) framework, including: Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) systems.
Capacity: Continental coverage of 54 countries and 30.4 million km² of airspace; Harmonized management of app...
Capacity: Continental coverage of 54 countries and 30.4 million km² of airspace; Harmonized management of app...
Financing Structure
The project will employ a multi-layered financing approach with: continental components funded through African Union and multilateral development partners; regional components funded through Regional Economic Communities and specialized aviation financing instruments; and national components funded through Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and national governments.
Market Analysis
African aviation was growing at 5-7% annually pre-pandemic with recovery to 2019 levels expected by 2024 and continued growth thereafter. Intra-African air connectivity remains underdeveloped with significant growth potential through SAATM implementation.
Investment Opportunities
While air navigation services remain primarily governmental functions, private sector opportunities exist in: technology provision for communications, navigation, and surveillance ...
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), African Union Commission
Partners: African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African Union Commi...
Partners: African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African Union Commi...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org