AFRAA SHIFTS ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2019 FROM YAOUNDE TO MAURITIUS
(Posted 04th July 2019)
AFRAA’s Annual General Assembly, Africa’s premier aviation gathering bringing together aviation stakeholders not only from Africa but aso from across the globe normally takes stock of aviation milestones and plans the future for the development of African aviation. The 2019 event which was scheduled to take place from 24-26 November 2019 in Yaoundé, Cameroon has been changed and will be hosted from 10-12 November 2019 in Mauritius at the kind invitation of Air Mauritius.
The 51st AGA will therefore now take place from 10th to the 12th of November 2019 at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort at the kind invitation of Air Mauritius. Expressing appreciation to the new host, AFRAA’s Secretary General Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé said: “We are grateful to Air Mauritius and the people of Mauritius for their willingness to host this most important gathering of aviation stakeholders on the continent. This is again a testament to their legendary hospitality and commitment to the development of the African aviation industry”
He noted that this comes after the country successfully hosted the 8th Aviation Stakeholder’s Convention which brought together more than 300 delegates from Africa and across the globe to stimulate dialogue, build sustainable networks to create a more competitive environment for business and improve the aviation support base on the continent.
On his part Air Mauritius Chief Executive Officer Mr. Somas Appavou said: “It is a pleasure and honour for us to host AFRAA’s 51st Annual General Assembly after the productive 8th Aviation Stakeholder’s Convention held in Mauritius in May. We are thankful for the role that Air Mauritius has been called upon to play within AFRAA. Being part of Africa, we face the challenges and share the opportunities of the continent’s aviation industry. Moreover, as a Small Island Developing State, being part of a broader partnership such as AFRAA is key for us to overcome the hurdles stemming from our insularity. We are looking forward to contribute in making AFRAA’s next AGM a success.”
All efforts have been made to minimize the inconvenience caused by the change in date and venue. AFRAA and Air Mauritius look forward to host you in Mauritius for a memorable Assembly in November.
The Annual General Assembly is the premier gathering of African airline CEOs and senior global aviation executives. Annually, the AGA brings together aviation leaders and stakeholders to take stock of aviation milestones and plan the future for the development of African aviation.
About AFRAA
The African Airlines Association or in short AFRAA, is a trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union (AU). Founded in Accra, Ghana, in April 1968 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the primary purposes of AFRAA are to foster commercial and technical cooperation among African airlines and to represent their common interests. AFRAA membership of 42 airlines cuts across the entire continent and includes all the major intercontinental African operators. The Association members represent over 80% of total international traffic carried by African airlines.
