The International Monetary Fund has revised its 2018 predictions for the 'fastest economic growth' on the continent of Africa. Ethiopia is top, followed by the Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Senegal and Tanzania. We speak to operators and support companies in these countries to find out how the private jet industry is developing.

Dar es Salaam-based operator Tanzanair has taken delivery of a new-build Caravan EX which will replace an ageing Caravan that it has flown for more than ten years.

Many charter operators are not one-dimensional in their approach and combine their passenger ops with carrying cargo. Passenger charter operators can use freight as a useful additional source of income and this approach has become increasingly important as passenger numbers have declined.