African MRO Summit Calls For Self-Reliant Aftermarket Ecosystem

Keith Mwanalushi March 30, 2026

AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthe addresses his organization’s MRO conference.

Credit: Keith Mwanalushi/Aviation Week

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—African aviation leaders delivered a clear message in Addis Ababa on March 30: Without decisive investment in MRO capability, the continent’s airlines will struggle to compete on the global stage. Speaking at the inaugural African Airlines Association (AFRAA) MRO conference...

Keith Mwanalushi

Keith Mwanalushi primarily writes about the global commercial aviation aftermarket and has more than 10 years of experience covering it. He is based in the UK.

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