The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected Mr. Miguel Caneiro as AASA’s Chairperson and Dr. Bao Mosinyi as Deputy Chairperson. AASA says, “the incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 56th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months.” Mr. Miguel Caneiro is the Chief Executive Officer of TAAG Angolan Airlines while Dr. Bao Mosinyi, is General Manager of Air Botswana.
AASA CEO, Mr. Aaron Munetsi said: “Miguel and Bao 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.”
The AASA 2026 annual general assembly which was sponsored by Airlink and South African Airways was attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation services, civil aviation regulatory authorities, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders.