45TH AFRAA AGA OPENS WITH WELCOME DINNER
The 45th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) scheduled for November 24-26, 2013 got on the way today with a city tour earlier in the day and a Welcome Dinner this evening.
Convened under the theme "Challenging Times – Africa's Strategic Alignment", the 45th AGA and Summit will take stock of the air transport growth trends, challenges and opportunities in Africa, assess the impact of global developments and strategize on how as an industry, airlines can work together to capitalize on the opportunities arising from the business and investment boom. The spectrum of deliberations at the conference will transcend business collaboration and delve into core issues of concern to the industry's development, including; safety, security, high costs, infrastructure and resources.
Convened under the theme "Challenging Times – Africa's Strategic Alignment", the 45th AGA and Summit will take stock of the air transport growth trends, challenges and opportunities in Africa, assess the impact of global developments and strategize on how as an industry, airlines can work together to capitalize on the opportunities arising from the business and investment boom. The spectrum of deliberations at the conference will transcend business collaboration and delve into core issues of concern to the industry's development, including; safety, security, high costs, infrastructure and resources.
The conference will be officially opened by the Governor of the Kwale County, His Excellency Salim Mvurya, and proceedings of the two-day event will be chaired by the Managing Director & CEO of Kenya Airways, Dr. Titus Naikuni, the President of AFRAA. Over 370 high profile aviation delegates from 55 countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, North and South America have been registered for the three days event which promises to be a memorable gathering of industry experts.
AFRAA Secretary General, Dr. Elijah Chingosho, said, “The AGA will evaluate the growing air transport opportunities in Africa and how operators can provide safe, reliable, efficient and profitable air
services to support the continent’s development. By taking stock of the market realities, African airlines will be able to mobilize the necessary resources and forge partnerships to grow their market share.”
AFRAA Secretary General, Dr. Elijah Chingosho, said, “The AGA will evaluate the growing air transport opportunities in Africa and how operators can provide safe, reliable, efficient and profitable air
services to support the continent’s development. By taking stock of the market realities, African airlines will be able to mobilize the necessary resources and forge partnerships to grow their market share.”
He added that, “The AFRAA AGA is the premier gathering of senior global aviation executives in Africa. Annually, it brings together global aviation leaders, aircraft/engine manufacturers, service providers and suppliers to take stock of aviation development and plan the future. Air transport in Africa is an economic bridge – linking people, goods and capital to markets and industries and integrating the vast continent.”
On the sidelines of the Assembly and summit will be exhibition of aviation, equipment, component, supplies, IT solutions. Other exhibitors include training resources, consultancy, financial and aircraft leasing service providers. In all 30 companies will be exhibiting at the AGA. Also participating in the 45th AFRAA AGA will be ICAO, IATA, AFCAC, civil aviation authorities, airport companies, air navigation services providers as well as aircraft and engine manufacturers, component suppliers, among several others.
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