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Air Market Momentum Grows as West African States Embrace SAATM Vision & Nigeria’s Air Corridor Push
Air Market Momentum Grows as West African States Embrace SAATM Vision & Nigeria’s Air Corridor Push
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Air Market Momentum Grows as West African States Embrace SAATM Vision & Nigeria’s Air Corridor Push
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In a landmark step toward deeper regional integration, seven West African nations have launched a joint airspace under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), while Nigeria has unveiled a new air trade corridor to drive intra-African exports and reduce logistical bottlenecks for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The twin initiatives, SAATM and Nigeria’s AfCFTA-backed air export route, are expected to ease mobility, improve trade efficiency, and cut reliance on non-African transit hubs. By targeting internal cargo flow and passenger connectivity, they mark a shift toward making African markets more accessible to Africans themselves.In a conversation with Global South Pole, Angu’zu Raymond, a space and aviation law researcher with the UN Space Generation Advisory Council, underscored the link between open skies and economic self-sufficiency. He explained that the real value of the initiative lies in enabling faster, direct trade across the continent without costly detours through foreign hubs.To listen to the whole discussion, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole.
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Air Market Momentum Grows as West African States Embrace SAATM Vision & Nigeria’s Air Corridor Push
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In a landmark step toward deeper regional integration, seven West African nations have launched a joint airspace under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), while Nigeria has unveiled a new air trade corridor to drive intra-African exports and reduce logistical bottlenecks for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The twin initiatives, SAATM and Nigeria’s AfCFTA-backed air export route, are expected to ease mobility, improve trade efficiency, and cut reliance on non-African transit hubs. By targeting internal cargo flow and passenger connectivity, they mark a shift toward making African markets more accessible to Africans themselves.
In a conversation with Global South Pole, Angu’zu Raymond, a space and aviation law researcher with the UN Space Generation Advisory Council, underscored the link between open skies and economic self-sufficiency. He explained that the real value of the initiative lies in enabling faster, direct trade across the continent without costly detours through foreign hubs.
“So with this new mode and this agreement — and in implementing the measures under the Single African Trade Market, small and medium enterprises in places like Nigeria, which is a regional hub for economic scale within Africa, can now reach out to diversify the market and connect with other African countries,” he explained.
To listen to the whole discussion, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
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