For two decades, the European Union has maintained an aviation safety list that prohibits specific airlines from operating within its airspace. This regulatory measure has significantly influenced the development of the aviation industry across the African continent, serving as a primary driver for structural and operational changes in regional air travel.
While the initiative has contributed to the advancement of safety standards throughout the sector, the impact remains uneven. Despite twenty years of pressure and regulatory oversight, African carriers continue to represent more than half of the total airlines currently barred from flying in Europe.
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