The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 54th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months.
Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa has been elected as AASA’s Chairperson. She is the CEO of Air Botswana, with Interim CEO of South African Airways, Prof. John Lamola, chosen as the Deputy Chair.
“Lulu and John will provide guidance and support to AASA in our ongoing engagements with governments, tariff, licensing and safety regulators, airport operators, air navigation service providers and other role players in our advocacy work. Our goal is that policy, regulations and standards promote competitive, affordable, economically and environmentally sustainable, secure and safe air transport with comprehensive intra-African connectivity,” said AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi.
AASA’s annual general assembly was hosted by FlySafair and held in Paarl near Cape Town, South Africa. It was attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation and weather services, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders.
About AASA
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), represents most of the airlines in the SA Development Community bloc 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 17 airline members and 40 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.
