# The second day of the 43rd Southern African Transport Conference is underway in Pretoria, with key focus on aviation, aiming to reach 42-million airline passengers by 2029. The event brings together policymakers and academics to boost sustainable transport, with discussions on how to integrate drones into traditional airspace. Industry experts say despite drone laws introduced in South Africa over a decade ago, the country still lags behind. Meanwhile six strategic targets have been set to align policy, research, and mobility solutions in southern Africa.
Southern African Transport Conference eyes aviation growth and drone integration