1st Edition

The Air Transport Industry in Africa A Legal Analysis of the Single African Air Transport Market

By William Kiema Copyright 2026
286 Pages
by Routledge

286 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

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, Recommendations, and Conclusion

Biography

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.