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AviaDev Africa is the premier platform dedicated to enhancing route and fleet development across Sub-Saharan Africa through strategic dialogue and collaboration.

About AviaDev

AviaDev brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and a variety of service providers to drive route and fleet development across the Sub-Saharan African region.

Through pre-arranged meetings, panel discussions, and targeted networking, AviaDev facilitates the launch of new routes, supports fleet planning decisions, and builds personal and professional partnerships that strengthen intra-African connectivity.

AviaDev continues to live up to its name and objective, it is indeed Africa's one-stop shop for route and aviation development.

Adedayo Olawuyi,
United Nigeria Airlines

AviaDev Africa is engaging and inspiring for developing industry connections and executing on great market opportunities.

Ariana McKnire,
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

AviaDev in numbers

550+

Delegates

Airlines

72%

Attendees from Africa

1750+

Pre-arranged meetings delivered

Countries represented

2026 AIRLINE ATTENDEES

Speaker Highlights

Members of our speaking faculty are chosen for their industry knowledge, experience and the insight they offer to progress African aviation.

See all speakers

Airports / CAAs

Attend AviaDev as a delegate (with or without pre-scheduled meetings) or as an exhibitor, complete with your own branded meeting stand to showcase your airport and destination.

AviaDev is an opportunity to connect with multiple airlines in one place, build valuable new relationships, and increase capacity through new and existing routes.

Airlines

Qualifying airlines can attend free of charge.

Take part in high-level route development meetings with new and existing airports and airline partners, aimed at expanding and strengthening your network.

Engage in lively discussions and gain valuable knowledge through our interactive workshops and comprehensive conference programme.

Service Providers

Relevant industry service providers can choose to attend as a sponsor with 8 pre-arranged meetings with key decision-makers. Alternatively, join as a delegate and enjoy full access to every element of the conference.

Connect with potential partners to showcase your products and services to the African aviation community.

Financiers / Banks

Corporate banks, development banks, export-credit agencies and other aviation finance institutions can connect with airlines and key decision-makers from across the African aviation market.

Engage directly with qualified airline prospects, lessors, OEMs to identify new opportunities, structure and provide finance for aircraft acquisition, fleet growth and expansion.

Tourism Authorities

Tourism authorities are invited to join and work alongside their airports in the mission to attract new air services.

Showcase your destination and encourage more visitors to your region.

AVIADEV 2026 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

Africa's leading aviation connectivity platform, bringing together airlines, airports, tourism stakeholders, and industry leaders to accelerate sustainable route development and strengthen the continent's air connectivity.

Martin Gitonga,
Kenya Airways