According to a statement from the Office of the President, the two discussed ASECNA's central role in advancing aviation across the continent as well as Rwanda's leadership in the use of drones to deliver economic and health benefits. Rwanda is widely recognised for pioneering drone technology, particularly in the delivery of medical supplies to remote areas.
Zo'o Minto'o is in Kigali for the 9th edition of the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, a major gathering of global and continental stakeholders in the aviation industry. Rwanda last hosted the summit in 2022.
The two-day event, hosted by the Government of Rwanda alongside the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, RwandAir, and Rwanda Airports Company, opens on September 4 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre.
With the theme 'Collaborating to unlock Africa's aviation growth,' the summit will provide a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcasing of aviation innovations.
The summit's agenda focuses on key issues shaping the sector, including sustainability through the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) with drones and eVTOL aircraft, and infrastructure development such as airport expansion and enhanced air traffic management systems.
The summit also highlights Rwanda's growing position as a hub for aviation excellence. The country is investing heavily in infrastructure, notably the new Kigali International Airport at Bugesera, and positioning itself as a leader in technological innovation within the industry.
The previous edition of the Aviation Africa Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in September 2024.
This year's Kigali summit is expected to draw senior government officials, industry leaders, and professionals from across Africa and beyond to transform policy discussions into practical steps for the sector's growth.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/president-kagame-hosts-africa-s-aviation-safety-agency-chief
