Industry Driven Aviation
About IDA

Built for Africa’s Aviation Community.

IDA is the intelligence platform connecting aviation professionals with the companies, tools and insight they need to navigate one of the world’s most complex industries.

480+Verified companies
12k+Registered users
30+African countries
7Industry categories
Our Mission

Connecting aviation across Africa.

Africa’s aviation sector is one of the most dynamic, and fragmented, on earth. Flight schools, MRO providers, charter operators, aviation technology companies and consulting firms are spread across 54 countries, speaking different languages, operating under different regulators, and largely invisible to one another.

IDA was built to change that. We created a single, trusted platform where aviation professionals can discover verified companies, access original analysis from Dr Guy Leitch, and connect with the right people across the continent.

“Aviation is Africa’s connective tissue. IDA is the intelligence layer it’s always needed.”

Dr Guy Leitch, Co-Founder
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What We Stand For

Our Values.

Six principles that shape every decision we make at IDA.

Verified First

Every company listing is manually reviewed before it goes live. Accuracy over volume, always.

Africa-Focused

Built for the African aviation ecosystem, though our reach extends globally. The continent’s aviation story deserves its own platform.

Editorial Independence

Dr Guy Leitch’s commentary is IDA’s editorial spine. Independent, informed and unflinching, not sponsored, not filtered.

Community Shaped

IDA is shaped by feedback from pilots, engineers, operators and enthusiasts. The Suggestion Box isn’t a token gesture, we act on it.

Always Current

Listings, news and data are maintained continuously. When something changes in the industry, IDA reflects it.

Trust & Transparency

We never share user data, never sell access to rankings, and never take payment to influence editorial.

Want to be part of the IDA community?

Whether you’re a company looking to list your services, a media partner, or an aviation professional with a story to share, we’d love to hear from you.