Liberia, Feb. 27 -- Africa, the second largest continent and home to approximately 1.49 billion people, holds immense potential to become a prominent global aviation hub, boasting 54 countries within its borders. However, despite its substantial population, Africa's current contribution to the global aviation industry remains modest, accounting for only 2.1% of global air passengers. Nonetheless, Africa's aviation sector shows promising signs of growth, with forecasts projecting a potential tripling of its impact on jobs and GDP within the next two decades. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts a significant increase in air passengers traveling to, from, and within Africa by 2035 (over 260 million passengers), indica...