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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced a major leap forward for the continent’s aviation sector with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) across the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region. Effective 30 October 2025, the initiative allows airlines to plan and operate more direct User Preferred Routes (UPRs), enhancing flight efficiency, reducing operating costs, and improving environmental performance.