South Africa

South Africa aviation sector has always been somewhat of a regional aviation powerhouse, and according to an IATA study, South Africa’s aviation market could double in the next 20 years. The tourism sector and the air transport sector are positively correlated, which in total, 3.2 percent of the country’s GDP is supported by inputs to the air transport sector and foreign tourists arriving by air. Air transport generates benefits to consumers and the wider economy by providing speedy connections between cities in South Africa. These virtual bridges in the air enable the economic flows of goods, investments, people and ideas that are the fundamental drivers for further grow in the region. As earlier stated air transport market in South Africa is forecast could double in the next 20 years. These forecast indicate an additional 21.4 million passenger journeys by 2037.