Economic Activity
$63bn
Passengers in Africa
47m
Annual Passenger
Growth projected
4.2%
Aviation is a powerful engine for economic growth and
regional integration. With a dynamic ecosystem - spanning
airlines, airports, manufacturing, maintenance and air
navigation services - there is a wealth of opportunities.
Unlocking Growth, Connecting Markets
Africa - The Next Aviation Frontier
= AFRICAN AVIATION - A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
4.2% projected annual passenger (IATA 2023)
7.7 million jobs, $63 billion in economic activity
419 airlines in Africa
731 airports in Africa
Africans make up 2.1% of the world's passengers.
Africans make up 19% of the world's population.
African aviation in stats
AVIATION GAP IN AFRICA
AVAERO INSIGHTS
Unlocking Growth, Connecting Markets
The Next Aviation Frontier
= AFRICAN AVIATION - A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
4.2% annual passenger growth (IATA 2023)
7.7 million jobs, $63 billion in economic activity
419 airlines in Africa
731 airports in Africa
Africans make up 2.1% of the world's passengers.
Africans make up 19% of the world's population.
African aviation in stats
AVIATION GAP IN AFRICA
AVAERO INSIGHTS
African Aviation Opportunities
About
Strategic Growth for Aviation’s Next Frontier
At Avaero Capital Partners, we help aviation businesses unlock commercial potential through data-driven strategy, route and network optimisation, marketing planning, and business transformation.
We work with airlines, investors, airports, and governments to solve complex challenges—whether it’s launching new routes, improving profitability, identifying growth markets, or preparing for investment. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with rigorous market analysis, strategic planning, and hands-on execution support.
With a presence in London, Nigeria, and Canada, we bring local insight and global perspective to every engagement—bridging the gap between vision, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Creating a better pipeline to growth, optimisation, and investment.
Services
Avaero Capital Partners provides strategic, commercial, and investment advisory services to aviation and aerospace businesses across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.
From route planning and business optimisation to market intelligence and capital advisory, we help clients design smarter strategies, unlock new opportunities, and build investment-ready businesses.
With over 50 years of combined experience in aviation and finance, our team bridges global insight with regional expertise—delivering tailored solutions that drive performance and sustainable growth.
Africa – The Next Aviation Frontier
“Africa will grow by a CAGR of 4.6%. By 2037 it will see an extra 199 million passengers for a total market of 334 million passengers.” IATA 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast
Our Team
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