CAAB decries restrictive African air agreements
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
CAAB is concerned about restrictive air agreements in Africa PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Speaking at the opening of the fourth aviation safety symposium in Gaborone this week, CAAB chairman, Mark John Sampson said aviation has the potential to make an important contribution to economic growth and development within Africa.
He said the lack of implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision, aimed at transforming intra-Africa air connectivity, has denied the continent and its people the economic benefits that could be accrued through aviation.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...