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The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has called on the leadership of the Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) “to strengthen their collaboration with airlines to determine effective solutions for addressing ongoing challenges related to unavailable instrument flight procedures (IFPs).” In a statement by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Aaron Munetsi, AASA noted that “These disruptions, delays, diversions, and flight …
The Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Mr. Aaron Munetsi has articulated measures to improve the aviation sector in Africa. At the Annual General Assembly of AASA hosted by Proflight Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. Munetsi said “airlines, airports, air navigation services, regulators and equipment suppliers all had a part to play in rewriting Africa’s aviation negative …
At its 55th Annual General Assembly in Lusaka, Zambia Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected its chairperson and deputy chairperson for the 2025-2026 year. The AGA, hosted by Proflight Zambia and attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation services, civil aviation authorities, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders, reelected Mr. Daniel Rozenzweig, …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa and Prof. John Lamola as its “incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson” respectively. According to the Association, the election took place at “the body’s 54th Annual General Meeting” and both will “serve for the next 12 months.” Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa who was elected as AASA’s Chairperson is “the General …
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) says the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) are its newest partners on the Focus Africa project. According to the airline association “Focus Africa will strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. It will see …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) welcomes the appointment of South Africa’s new air services councils, calling on them to move swiftly to clear the 12 months backlog of license applications and enable South Africa’s airlines to better connect the country with its markets. AASA, which represents most of the airlines in the Southern African Development Community, reveals …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) said it is relieved that the UK has decided to relax the travel restrictions that were hastily imposed on South Africa and other Southern African countries following the announcement of the identification of the Omicron variant by South African scientists last month. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “It was clear from the start …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has urged the UK Government to rescind its decision to place South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini back onto its “Red List” of countries to which it imposes severe travel restrictions and quarantines. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO said: “While we respect every nation’s sovereign right to implement whatever measures it sees …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that a commercially viable, economic and environmentally sustainable Southern African air transport industry will remain unattainable without urgent and coordinated government interventions. The Association made this statement at its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place recently via zoom. AASA cautioned that although confidence is gradually returning, demand for air …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO, Chris Zweigenthal, has expressed appreciation over the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on the relaxation of restrictions on international travel in South Africa. The prospects for Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with securing millions of jobs in the region, has received a welcome boost, with …
