Just like the rest of the world, African aviation was severely disrupted by the health crisis. Two notable developments from the situation are Ethiopian Airlines’ cargo progressions and South African Airways’ struggles. Before the onset of the virus, South African Airways was already in trouble with dire finances. Last Month, Simple Flying had the opportunity to speak with former Africa World Airlines COO Sean Mendis about the market. “I don’t think Africa had the luxury of being able to wait for a vaccine to be developed and rolled out into Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2020 12:00 UTC