Build the capabilities.Connect the continent.Compete globally.
The Pan-African Aviation Consortium is open.
PAAC is an open, commercially disciplined ecosystem of African airlines, states and aviation service partners. Our mission is to enable every African country to develop commercially sustainable aviation capabilities and, where justified, a profitable national carrier — within a world-class Pan-African aviation ecosystem.
A Credible Invitation
Help turn a continental vision into a contracted first business.
A Credible Invitation
Help turn a continental vision into a contracted first business.
The immediate request is participation in disciplined development — not acceptance of the entire future asset programme. Founding members can shape the service priorities, standards and fair capacity allocation before major investments are committed. The entry decision is simple: nominate a contact, identify a service need and help validate a defined pilot.
Membership is free. No compulsory subscription or member paid-in capital is proposed. Paid obligations arise only through approved contracts.
12
Aviation verticals
One integrated platform
Free
Membership cost
No compulsory capital
USD 45M
Initial funding sought
Grant + concessional loan
USD 2.045B
Year 15 revenue target
Management scenario
15 Years
Ecosystem pathway
Staged, gated growth
Nairobi
Proposed HQ
Kenya anchor country
Why Participate Now
Shape the ecosystem before it is built.
Founding influence
Founding members set service priorities, standards and fair capacity allocation before major investments are committed — not after.
No upfront cost
Membership is free. No joining fee, annual subscription, dues or compulsory paid-in capital. Paid obligations arise only through approved contracts you expressly accept.
Retain your business
Airlines keep ownership, operating licences and commercial decisions. PAAC does not transfer your airline, routes or regulatory responsibilities.
Proven before scaled
Every major asset requires contracted demand, engineering, equity and financing tests before approval. You are not committing to the full programme.
African roots, global reach
The mature base adds global service revenue equal to 25% of African revenue. MRO, training, supplies and digital capabilities can serve international customers after quality and approvals are proven.
Independent governance
PAAC's independent board governs strategy, budgets, risk and investment releases. PAAG delivers contracted management under board oversight — not unlimited control.
One Ecosystem
Twelve capabilities. One platform.
A multi-hub platform serving African operators and global customers — combining partner delivery at launch with selective, demand-backed shared assets later.
Network
Integration mandates, feeder coordination and viable connections
Fleet
Lease sourcing, administration and fleet support mandates
MRO
Qualified maintenance through partners; later approved facilities
Cargo
Logistics, handling, warehousing and coordinated cargo services
Connect
Distribution, enterprise modules and single-ticket integration
Academy
Accredited training, instructors and simulator capacity
Infrastructure
Contracted airport, hub and concession services
National Development
Country and airline development mandates
Supplies
Parts, aviation supplies and procurement services
SPV Architecture
Project structuring and external administration services
Sustainability
Contracted energy and sustainable infrastructure services
Finance
Financing preparation and earned transaction fees
The Financial Proposition
A disciplined, staged investment case.
We seek USD 45 million to form and prepare PAAC and launch its first five-year commercial business. Major facilities are approved only after their own demand, engineering, equity, return and financing tests.
USD 45M
Initial funding request
USD 30M grant or risk capital + USD 15M repayable loan
USD 240M
Phase 1 annual revenue target (Year 5)
Partner-based commercial platform across twelve verticals
USD 45.19M
Phase 1 net profit (Year 5)
USD 77.78M closing cash; USD 15M closing debt
USD 2.045B
Ecosystem annual revenue (Year 15)
Full shared-asset ecosystem with global reach
USD 118.43M
Ecosystem annual net profit (Year 15)
USD 779.18M closing cash
31.64%
Preliminary 15-year project IRR
Standalone partner business, continuation scenario
Important: All figures are planning scenarios in USD, not commitments or independently validated forecasts. Several downside cases fail coverage or liquidity. Concessional terms, demand validation and scope discipline remain essential.
Proposed Partners
Defined roles. Clear contributions.
All named organisations are proposed partners. No participation, sponsorship, funding or endorsement is implied. Participation, agreements and approvals remain subject to validation.
Airlines and participating states
Nominate commercial and technical leads; identify service needs; validate pilots and country mandates.
AFRAA
Member engagement, industry coordination, technical dialogue and service-needs validation.
AfDB and development partners
Proposed lead seed-mobilisation role; preparation support, appraisal guidance and eligible finance or risk instruments.
Kenya, KCAA and Kenya Airways
HQ and anchor-country dialogue; independent regulatory engagement; proposed initial MRO and technical partner, subject to capacity and contracts.
SMBC Group and lessors
Aircraft and project-financing dialogue, lease sourcing and transaction structuring under agreed credit criteria.
Boeing, Airbus and industry sponsors
Technical collaboration, training and approved sponsorship or preparation support.
PAAG
Convene the consortium; coordinate development; provide contracted management and services under independent board oversight.
Three Concrete Next Steps
Join the founding work programme.
Nominate a decision-maker
Identify a senior contact and a technical or commercial focal point within your organisation to represent your interests in the formation process.
Select a service for a costed pilot
Choose one or two services from the twelve verticals. Provide demand, cost and capacity evidence. Help validate the economics before major investment is committed.
Agree a formation workplan
Agree a capped formation workplan, governance route and funded seed-mobilisation mandate. No major spending precedes lawful signatories and board appointment.
Your Next Step
Join to shape the capabilities your business needs.
Test their economics. Build the evidence for growth. The long-term promise is a world-class African aviation ecosystem. The immediate discipline is a funded first business with measurable member value.
Source: PAAC Open Consortium Master Proposal, version 36, 9 October 2026, including Annexes A–F and 214 references. This announcement condenses the master's membership case, twelve-vertical scope, governance, gate register and financial scenarios. Consult the master proposal and accompanying financial workbook for diligence.