The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 55th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months.
Mr Daniel Rosenzweig has been re-elected as AASA’s Chairperson. He is the Senior Executive of Lift, with Eswatini Air CEO, Capt. President Dlamini, as the Deputy Chair.
“Daniel and President will provide guidance and support to AASA in our ongoing engagements with governments, aviation regulators, airport operators, air navigation service providers and other relevant role players in our advocacy work. Our goal is that policy, regulations, services and aviation infrastructure support and promote competitive, financially viable and environmentally sustainable, secure and safe air transport with comprehensive intra-African connectivity,” said AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi.
L-R: AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi and incoming AASA Chairperson, Daniel Rosenzweig
AASA’s annual general assembly was hosted by Proflight Zambia and held in Lusaka. It was attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation services, civil aviation authorities, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders.
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) represents most of the airlines in the SA Development Community bloc, advocating on their behalf on matters of common interest relating to government policies, legislation, regulations, planning, operational efficiency, safety, security, taxes, charges and other matters affecting its members’ sustainability and the provision of affordable and accessible air transport throughout the region.
AASA was established in 1970 and currently has 16 airline members and 42 associate members, including infrastructure service providers, aircraft and engine manufacturers and other industry suppliers, ground handling companies and allied industry bodies.
AASA works with and supports the International Air Transport Association (IATA) initiatives in the region where they impact on AASA’s members. AASA also represents the region’s airline industry at relevant International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forums.
