The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) is the representative airline body mandated to look after the interests of airlines in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). AASA represents the interests of airlines in the SADC regional economic bloc on matters relating to government policies, legislation, regulations, planning, operational efficiency, safety, security, taxes, charges, and fees.The AGA is a closed event held by invitation only for AASA members, and government and industry stakeholders. Meetings are attended at CEO, Deputy CEO, or top management level, and are proactive, well attended, and successful in terms of objectives and outcomes as AASA has an aggressive approach when dealing with industry issues.