Africa’s air travel is reliant on distant hubs: why it’s time to fix this
When conflict erupted in the Middle East in 2026, the consequences were felt far beyond the region. One was the disruption to Gulf airspace. The ripple effects hit the global aviation network, includ…
This is a preview of the original article. Source: The Conversation Africa · Arthur Shirichena, PhD candidate aviation law, University of Manchester
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