Building Connectivity
Realising Ambition

AviaDev Africa is the premier platform dedicated to enhancing air connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa through strategic dialogue and collaboration.

About AviaDev

AviaDev brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and a variety of service providers to drive route and fleet development across the Sub-Saharan African region.

Through pre-arranged meetings, panel discussions, and targeted networking, AviaDev facilitates the launch of new routes, supports fleet planning decisions, and builds personal and professional partnerships that strengthen intra-African connectivity.

AviaDev Finance & Leasing Forum

This focused half-day forum is designed to bridge the financing gap for African aviation and catalyse fleet growth and investment.

Bringing together airlines, lessors, financiers, OEMs, and development finance institutions for a results-oriented programme. Through keynote presentations, real-life case studies, expert panels, and airline investment pitches, it tackles key topics such as:

  • Fleet financing strategies
  • Aircraft leasing structures
  • Managing credit risk in African markets
  • Accessing and structuring capital for growth

Whether your goal is to finance aircraft, understand regional risk, or meet qualified airline prospects, this is the platform where aviation finance and opportunity converge * Included in your AviaDev ticket.

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Adedayo Olawuyi

AviaDev continues to love up to its name and objective, it is indeed Africa's one-stop shop for route and aviation development.

Adedayo Olawuyi,
United Nigeria Airlines

Ariana McKnire

AviaDev Africa is engaging and inspiring for developing industry connections and executing on great market opportunities.

Ariana McKnire,
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

AviaDev in numbers

550+
Delegates
51
Airlines
72%
Attendees from Africa
1750+
Pre-arranged meetings delivered
50
Countries represented

2026 AIRLINE ATTENDEES

Airports / CAAs

Attend AviaDev as a delegate (with or without pre-scheduled meetings) or as an exhibitor, complete with your own branded meeting stand to showcase your airport and destination.

AviaDev is an opportunity to connect with multiple airlines in one place, build valuable new relationships, and increase capacity through new and existing routes.

Airlines

Qualifying airlines can attend free of charge.

Take part in high-level route development meetings with new and existing airports and airline partners, aimed at expanding and strengthening your network.

Engage in lively discussions and gain valuable knowledge through our interactive workshops and comprehensive conference programme.

Service Providers

Relevant industry service providers can choose to attend as a sponsor with 8 pre-arranged meetings with key decision-makers. Alternatively, join as a delegate and enjoy full access to every element of the conference.

Connect with potential partners to showcase your products and services to the African aviation community.

Tourism Authorities

Tourism authorities are invited to join and work alongside their airports in the mission to attract new air services.

Showcase your destination and encourage more visitors to your region.

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Africa's leading aviation connectivity platform, bringing together airlines, airports, tourism stakeholders, and industry leaders to accelerate sustainable route development and strengthen the continent's air connectivity.

Martin Gitonga,
Kenya Airways

AVIADEV 2026 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Finance and Leasing Forum Highlights

Latest videos

September 2026's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

AviaDev's Connectivity Update

AviaDev's Connectivity Update. July 2026

July/ August's AviaDev Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially

Latest podcasts

2026 in Photos

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Excellent couple of days with genuinely engaging conference content, and effective in-person meetings.

Mark Wilkinson,
Cape Winelands Airport

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The best forum for aviation industry in Africa!

Zoe Rajohnson,
Ravinala Airports