Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Business Times
    Button
    Business Times
    Home»Corporate»AFRAA and ACI Africa Sign MoU for Mutual Support to the Air Transport Industry in Africa
    Corporate

    AFRAA and ACI Africa Sign MoU for Mutual Support to the Air Transport Industry in Africa

    ParmenasBy ParmenasApril 26, 2021Updated:April 26, 2021No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    22 April 2021: The African Airline Association (AFRAA) and Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to materialise their cooperation.

    Under the framework of the MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will mutually support the development of the air transport industry in Africa through collaborative actions to address safe, secure, seamless, environmentally-friendly, and affordable air travel, among others. 

    READ ALSO: Aviation leaders to define the roadmap for the recovery of the African air transport industry at AFRAA’s 52nd AGA

    The MoU was signed by Abderahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary General and Mr Ali Tounsi, ACI Africa’s Secretary General. Under the MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will align their actions and work jointly on the following main areas:

    1. Promotion and sharing of best practices to foster constructive engagement between airport operators and air carriers.
    2. Safety enhancement initiatives in line with the Abuja Safety targets.
    3. Promotion and implementation of new technologies in air travel.
    4. Data and intelligence sharing.
    5. Affordable airfares in Africa using a holistic approach for the reduction of the cost of air travel.
    6. Focused Think Tank group, led by AFRAA and ACI Africa and comprising subject-matter experts in airports and airlines, to exchange views, steer constructive dialogues and address matters of prime importance and interest for the air transport industry on Africa.
    7. Joint events (webinars, trainings, workshops, etc.) on how to render air travel more affordable in Africa.

    AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé stated: “The high cost of airline operations in Africa negatively impacts the viability of African airlines and hinders the sustainable growth of air transport industry in the Continent. One of the constituents of these high costs is the high aviation-related taxes in the region. Through concerted efforts under the framework of this MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will foster regular constructive dialogues with the respective members of our organizations on aviation taxes which will lay the foundation for joint actions and advocacy.”

    “This MoU, which comes at a time most needed when the industry is navigating turbulent times, will commit both our organizations to a stronger working relationship for the development of air transport in Africa,” added Mr. Berthé.

    ACI Africa’s Secretary General, Mr. Ali Tounsi said:

    “The development of a safe, secure, and financially viable and sustainable air transport industry in Africa cannot be undertaken without a strong and enhanced collaboration between airports and airlines.  The MoU signed between ACI Africa and AFRAA was long overdue.  I am delighted that the collaboration between our two organizations is being brought to an altogether new level, paving the way for a constructive stakeholder engagement based on mutual trust and respect. This MoU will indeed facilitate the concrete and tangible delivery of services by both our organizations and the implementation of joint actions to advance the air transport industry on the continent.”

    Share this:

    • Tweet
    • WhatsApp
    • Telegram
    • More

    Related

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Parmenas
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Not everyone is good at web content creation and some people would rather toss a match on the whole thing and walk away. Parmenas LOVES working with words to create the most impact on the ideal customers. You know, the people who will turn into loyal customers for as long as your business is up and running. Here's how he can solve your predicament: He will create and publish content on your site that your readers will want to read...but not the same rehashed stuff that all of your competitors have already bludgeoned to death. Improve the effectiveness of your website so that it becomes your best salesperson on the floor for you 24 hours a day WITHOUT calling in sick or needing employee benefits/wages/training.

    Related Posts

    Safaricom Partners With vivo Smartphone To List New 4G Devices in Kenya

    May 12, 2022

    Safaricom Confirms Commercial Launch In Ethiopia As Revenue Hits Ksh281 Billion

    May 12, 2022

    Zoho Unifies Marketing Operations With Zoho Marketing Plus

    May 10, 2022

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Ad
    Here’s The Latest
    • New-style Traveller Centres Launch In Naivasha, With First Regional Electric Vehicle Charging
    • Naivas Opens Its 84th Branch In Kayole, Naivasha
    • Superior Homes Launches Reward Program For Investors
    • ESG set to drive Real Estate Sector Forward – EAPI Summit
    • Absa Bank Kenya earns Global Recognition
    Buy the Latest POS Software
    • Naivasha Safari CentreNew-style Traveller Centres Launch In Naivasha, With First Regional Electric Vehicle Charging
    • Naivas SupermarketNaivas Opens Its 84th Branch In Kayole, Naivasha
    • Superior HomesSuperior Homes Launches Reward Program For Investors
    • Absa ESGESG set to drive Real Estate Sector Forward – EAPI Summit
    • AbsaAbsa Bank Kenya earns Global Recognition
    • DStvEnhancing Business in Pubs with Variety Sports
    • (no title) Post 7460
    • Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor Dr Vincent Gaitho.MKU Pro-chancelor Pleads For Peace During Polls
    • Felix Tshisekedi President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (right) receives a memento from Prof. Isaac Macharia, Equity Group Board Chairman (left) and Dr. James Mwangi Equity Group Managing Director and CEO (center).Opportunities To Explore In The Vast DRC Market
    • Y15s SafaricomSafaricom Partners With vivo Smartphone To List New 4G Devices in Kenya
    • Safaricom CEO Peter NdegwaSafaricom Confirms Commercial Launch In Ethiopia As Revenue Hits Ksh281 Billion
    • PrudentialPrudential Kenya Signs Ksh10 Million Partnership To Provide Free Education To Disadvantaged Students
    • ZohoZoho Unifies Marketing Operations With Zoho Marketing Plus
    • Cold Season5 Tips To Help You Prepare For The Cold Season
    • Banking FraudBankers, Payments Firms And Retailers In Drive To Reduce Consumer Exposure To Fraud
    • Congratulations! Deputy President William Ruto Secures His First Win in Nairobi
    • dstv kenya self serviceDStv’s New Package Offers Lifeline To Hotel Industry
    • The promotion targeted Kenyans living and working in the USA. PHOTO| Justus KisavaAMG Realtors Unveils Winner Of Five-acre Piece Of Land In Bamba Shamba Promotion
    • Paul Icharia Kepfic Vice chairmanUS Pension Schemes Direct Over Ksh58 Billion to Africa
    • Boniface Mwangi‘Softie’, Boniface Mwangi’s Acclaimed Doccie Now On Showmax
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    © 2022 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

     

    Loading Comments...