Enduring lessons for Africa from Kenya Airways’ financial turnaround

Kenya Airways return to profit after an 11-year drought, is emblematic of the challenges and opportunities of African Aviation. It also demonstrates that if it takes a professional approach, Africa has the talent to manage and turn round most of its pressing problems.

Home to 18 percent of the world’s population, Africa accounts for a paltry 2.2 percent of global air passenger traffic. The miniscule number combined with positive economic growth rates and a young population are often…