Liberia Takes Center Stage at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026

LOMÉ, Togo – In a powerful demonstration of vision and leadership, Liberia has officially joined forces with aviation pioneers from across the continent at the prestigious African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026.

Leading the high-profile Liberian delegation was Transport Minister Hon.  Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, alongside Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) Managing Director, Hon. Ernest R. Hughes,  and Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) Director General, Hon. Julius Dennis. Together, this powerhouse team was positioning Liberia at the forefront of Africa’s aviation transformation.

Driving the Future of African Aviation Hosted under the distinguished patronage of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé at the luxurious *Hôtel 2 Février, this landmark five-day summit has united leaders from 38 African nations.

To accelerate the  Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) a flagship initiative of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, rooted in the historic Yamoussoukro Decision.

Liberia’s active presence at this high-level gathering sends a resounding message:  The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is fully committed to regional integration, modernizing infrastructure, and skyrocketing economic growth.

While heavyweights like President Faure Gnassingbé and Rwandan President Paul Kagame opened the convention by challenging the continent to dismantle high taxes and restrictive policies, Liberia's delegation is strategically engaging with industry peers.
By addressing critical continental challenges such as airport infrastructure upgrades and travel cost reductions Liberia is aligning itself with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock unprecedented trade and tourism opportunities.

The convention is set to deliver game-changing outcomes, including the launch of the 
African Route Development Platform and a historic ministerial declaration to expedite the implementation of SAATM.

For Liberia, this isn't just a conference it’s a launchpad. Minister Tyler, Managing Director Hughes, and Director General Dennis are successfully turning long-held aviation ambitions into practical, lucrative reforms.

By championing affordable, efficient, and interconnected air travel, Liberia is ready to welcome the world and connect like never before!

Liberia’s Aviation Sector is on the Rise. The Future is Bright, Connected, and Limitless.