The 9th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition opened Thursday in Kigali of Rwanda, showing the great potential of Africa's low-altitude economy. The event drew representatives from airlines, airports, aviation authorities, and industry professionals from across the continent and beyond. At the exhibition, the low-altitude economy emerged as a major highlight. Companies from around the world presented cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications, from drone seeding and fertilizing to rapid delivery of emergency medical supplies. Data shows that Africa accounts for about 17 percent of the global population but only 2.2 percent of global air traffic. Many African airlines operate at a loss. While the aviation industry in Africa faces multiple challenges, it also promises tremendous potential in the low-altitude economy. In the future, Africa's aviation industry will benefit from new opportunities driven by urbanization, tourism growth, and expanding trade activities across the continent. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa's air passenger traffic is expected to double by 2044, with an annual growth rate of about 4.1 percent over the next 20 years. The two-day summit, which concluded on Friday, was held under the theme, "Collaborating to unlock Africa's growth -- How can Africa deliver a sustainable aviation industry?" Shotlist: Kigali, Rwanda - Sept 4, 2025: 1. Visitors, exhibitors, exhibits at exhibition; 2. Various of posters of Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition 2025; 3. Exhibits at exhibition; 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Obed Boakye Frimpong, Rwandan exhibitor: "The image you have over here is the plant's first generation drone, and this is how we started delivering blood and essential medical products in several rural communities in Africa, not just in Rwanda. And currently we serve five countries in Africa."; 5. Exhibits at exhibition; 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Melissa Rusanganwa, manager, International Cooperation, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (ending with shot 7): "I could see this happening in terms of doing sightseeing around the country. Beyond even that, I could also see this being a cargo delivery as well, and connecting the different places of the country to be able to deliver goods across the country."; 7. Aerial shots of eVTOL aircraft flying; 8. Visitors, exhibitors, exhibits at exhibition; 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Huang Qilin, Chinese exhibitor (ending with shot 10): "We have already begun working with the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and other partners to explore the application of more electric autonomous passenger aircraft in Rwanda. If this aircraft can be used in gorilla tours, they could significantly reduce travel time and costs."; 10. Aerial shots of eVTOL aircraft flying; 11. Various of eVTOL landing. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]