The African Air Association (AFRAA) announces the signature this weekend of a memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to exchange information, skills and capabilities, and work together to improve security of the sector.
Signed at the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney Sunday from June 3rd to June 5th, this agreement commits IATA and AFRAA to partner with African states to support the implementation of the African Single Transport Market. and the development of regional air connectivity. The agreement was signed between Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of IATA and Abderahmane Berthé, Secretary General of AFRAA.
“We are counting on IATA to provide the necessary technical support in a number of areas, such as improving air infrastructure and building capacity with national regulators,” said AFRAA Secretary General , Abderahmane Berthé.
On the continent, the sector employs more than 6.8 million people and generates $ 72.5 billion in economic activity.