NOVEMBER 2022AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialThe African aviation industry is on the road to recovery from the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Taking economic aspects into account, Organizations across the region are incorporating comprehensive technologies and leveraging data to make informed decisions while developing and optimizing flight schedules. According to avbuyer, the avionics industry was valued at $40.9b in 2022, with projections suggesting it will increase to $54.4bn by 2030.As a result of the emerging middle class, passenger traffic has steadily increased since the pandemic. With forecasts confirming that the trend will continue for the foreseeable future, several organizations are upgrading flight and airport infrastructure to meet the demand increase. Several airports are equipped with Integrated systems that allow the use of standardized platforms. In this edition of Aerospace and Defense Review, we present the list of the Top 10 Aviation Solutions Providers in Africa - 2022. Featured on the cover of the magazine is KIU System Solutions, a leading airline technology and service provider company implementing business solutions that integrate new technologies and legacy systems to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability. We also present the list of the Top 10 MROs in Africa - 2022. A prominent company featured on this list is Tropic Air, which is an air charter and helicopter company providing private charter flights and helicopter safaris. We also bring to you thought leadership articles and exclusive insights from expert CIOs and CXOs - Elizabeth Seward, Head of Strategy ­ Space, BAE Systems; Conn Doherty, Vice President, Future Aircraft Systems & Technology, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, presenting their views and opinions on organizations can incorporate advancements in the aviation industry. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought leaders featured in this edition help you make informed decisions for your organization.Let us know your thoughts Aviation Technology for Safer Skies Jonathan AllredManaging Editoreditor@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2022 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.NOVEMBER - 28 - 2022, Vol 04 - Issue 10, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Giftson JoshuaDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.comVisualizerMichael WaynePresley Meadow
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