Summit aims to change perception of African aviation

Speakers confirmed from African and Middle East airlines already include Girma Wake, chairman of Rwandair; Adel Ali, board member and chief executive of Air Arabia; and Dr Nicklas Dahlstrom, human factors manager at Emirates Airline.

The panel sessions will deal with the opportunities and issues challenging the growth of the African aviation market, tackling open skies, training, human factors, finance and business aviation.

"We are delighted that our panel sessions at the summit will include these high level speakers as their participation ensures the debates will benefit from their leadership experience and help to encourage not just discussion but decisions and real progress," Alan Peaford, the summit chairman and show organiser, said.

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