AFRAA - African Airlines Association

AFRAA 57TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-02 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | Hotel de Convenções de Talatona, Luanda, Angola

AFRAA 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit
2025-05-11 09:00 - 2025-05-14 17:00 | Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention from May 11 to 13, 2025, and the 2nd African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit, which is scheduled for May 13 to 14, 2025.
The Convention and Safety Summit is proudly being hosted by RwandAir under the high patronage of the Government of Rwanda at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
The 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
Held under the theme: “Sustainability. Collaborate. Innovate”, the Convention is expected to attract over 500 high profile delegates from the aviation industry accross Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. The Convention is the industry’s ideal platform to drive growth opportunities and deliberate on the developments of the African aviation industry.
The 2nd African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit
In partnership with the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), AFRAA is staging the 2nd African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit under the theme: Strengthening Safety Culture for Resilient Aviation in Africa. The event will promote and enhance the safety level in the African region and share operational best practices. Aviation safety and operations events play a crucial role in continuously improving safety and operational processes, as they enable the sharing of relevant information and strengthen safety culture in the civil aviation industry. This conference will promote collaboration and knowledge exchange by bringing together experts and stakeholders, driving efforts to make aviation safer for all involved.
Details regarding the Convention and Safety Summit programme, registration are available from the Convention website: https://cvent.me/oMP98z
For any registration enquiries, please send an email to E: dokaya@afraa.org

AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly
2024-11-17 08:00 - 2024-11-19 17:00 | Hilton Heliopolis Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
The 56th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit will be held on 17 – 19 November 2024 in Cairo – Egypt. The AGA will be proudly hosted by EgyptAir under the high patronage of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt. The event is expected to attract about 500 high profile delegates from the aviation industry in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.
The AFRAA AGA is the biggest aviation Summit in Africa and will be attended by Chairmen and CEOs from African airlines, ICAO, IATA, AFCAC, civil aviation authorities, airport companies, air navigation services providers as well as aircraft and engine manufacturers, component suppliers, and many other service providers. The event will discuss issues on the development of air transport in Africa in general and development opportunities for African airlines in particular. Air transport in Africa is an economic bridge – linking people, goods and capital to markets and industries and integrating the vast continent.
In addition to statutory Assembly matters to be discussed, there will be exhibition of products, solutions and latest technologies in aviation by reputable service providers from across the world. Further, the AGA also avails quality time and opportunity for networking and business meetings among African airlines, industry partners and service providers.

World Aviation Festival
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-10 | RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands
AFRAA takes this opportunity to invite you to this year’s World Aviation Festival to be held from 08 – 10 October 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The World Aviation Festival is the leading conference and exhibition for the global aviation industry. The event is for the leaders of the world’s airlines, airports and their most senior executives in charge of software, services, marketing and distribution.
In 2024, the event is returning to Amsterdam to bring our community of 5,000+ global executives together once again to be inspired by 600 speakers over 3 incredible days.
The event is thrilled to welcome back the airline and airport keynote stages, and our most popular tracks, including AI/ML, IT, Retail, Sustainability, Marketing, Payments, Airport TeX, IFEC, Loyalty and Customer Experience.
World Aviation Festival also have some exciting new tracks this year, including our Digital Sustainability Summit, Digital Accessibility Summit and our Customer Experience Design Summit.
A special discount rate has been extend to the AFRAA. Please use the discount code AFRAA10 to access a 10% discount.
For more information, please visit the event website: www.terrapinn.com/WAF24/AFRAA

Egypt International Airshow
2024-09-03 - 2024-09-05 | El Alamein Airport, Egypt, Egypt
Egypt International Airshow will be held on 3-5 September 2024 at El Alamein International Airport.
Spearheaded by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, Egyptian Air Force, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egyptian Space Agency, and EgyptAir, the event aims to accelerate industrialisation, digitalisation, and globalisation in the defence, space, and commercial aviation sectors in Africa and the Middle East.
The show will feature aircraft displays and an exhibition of innovative aerospace products and services. Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of aerospace in Africa and beyond; register to attend and grow your business in the region.

AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues
2024-07-03 00:00 - 2024-08-03 00:00
This is a virtual event

17th Finance Oversight Committee
2024-06-27 00:00 | Virtual
Virtual Event

Joint ICAO/IATA/AFRAA Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) adoption in Africa
2024-06-26 14:30 - 16:30

AFRAA - Industry Affairs Briefing
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual

193rd Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-07

FRA PMT Meeting
2024-06-07
This is a physical meeting taking place in Nairobi Kenya.

AFRAA - FSF Inaugural African Safety and Operations Summit
2024-05-15 | Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

AFRAA 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
2024-05-12 12:00 - 2024-05-14 17:00 | Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention will be staged from 12-14 May 2024, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s Convention is proudly hosted by Ethiopian Airlines under the patronage of the Government of Ethiopia.
Held under the theme: “Beyond connecting African aviation”, the Convention is expected to attract over 500 high profile delegates from the aviation industry in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. The Convention is the industry’s ideal platform to drive growth opportunities and deliberate on the developments of African aviation industry.
AFRAA, in partnership with the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), will stage the Inaugural African Safety & Operations Summit on 15 May 2024. The event will be organized back-to-back with AFRAA’s Aviation Stakeholders Convention taking place from 12 – 14 May at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. The theme of the Summit is: “Championing Africa aviation safety together”.
Event Programme and Registration
Details regarding the Convention programme, registration are available from the Convention website: https://cvent.me/qLq5gl
Marketing Opportunities
Details regarding the Convention programme, registration are available from the Convention website: https://cvent.me/qLq5gl
The Convention and Summit offer excellent visibility and marketing opportunities through Sponsorship and Exhibition. For more information, please contact Maureen Kahonge: mkahonge@afraa.org +254725500470
Enquiries and Invitations
For enquiries on registration and invitation, please contact Stella Kyalo: mkyalo@afraa.org for more information.
Looking forward to meet you in Addis Ababa – the land of origins – for an exciting Convention and Safety Summit!

June SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues
2024-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This is a Virtual event that will be happening on zoom.

AFRAA 55th Annual General Assembly, 19 - 21 November 2023
2023-11-19 08:00 - 2023-11-21 14:00 | Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda
The 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is scheduled to take place from 19 – 21 November 2023 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala – Uganda. This year’s AGA is being hosted by Uganda Airlines at the high patronage of the Government of Uganda under the theme, “Strides to Transform Aviation for Development.”
In addition to statutory Assembly matters to be discussed, there are conference and exhibition components of the AGA. Presentations and panel discussions on some of the topical industry subjects by airline CEOs and reputable industry resource persons will characterize the conference segment. There will also be exhibition of products, solutions and latest technologies in aviation by reputable service providers from across the world. Further, the AGA also avails quality time and opportunity for networking and business meetings among African airlines, industry partners and service providers.

AFRAA 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
2023-05-07 12:00 - 2023-05-09 17:00 | Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is pleased to invite you to the 11th Aviation Stakeholders’
Convention which is scheduled to take place in-person format from 07 – 09 May 2023, at the
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s Convention is proudly hosted by
Ethiopian Airlines, the official carrier of the event.
The Convention is expected to attract over 500 high profile delegates from the aviation industry in
Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. Held under the theme, “Changing the African
Aviation Narrative”, this year’s Convention is the industry’s ideal platform to drive growth
opportunities and deliberate on the developments of African aviation industry.
AFRAA stages the Aviation Stakeholders Convention every year with the aim to foster dialogue
among stakeholders in order to build sustainable networks in the travel ecosystem. The event
provides a conducive forum for stakeholders to build win-win business partnerships, dialogue,
interface, exchange knowledge, information and experiences and network.
Who is attending?
Top Executives, Directors and Managers from:
• Airlines • Aviation training institutions
• Aircraft manufacturers • Aviation recruitment agencies
• Engine manufacturers • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)
• Aircraft/engine leasing companies • Consultants and academics
• ICT solution providers • Airports handling and catering companies
• Airport handling equipment suppliers • Cargo Operators and cargo equipment providers
• Air traffic navigation product suppliers • E-Commerce and e-payment Solution providers
• Metrological product suppliers • Investors and financiers
• Security equipment suppliers • IT Services/Solutions providers
• Financial institutions • Travel & Hospitality
Registration and event information
The programme of the event and general information about the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention are available on the event website: https://cvent.me/rQEkAo

AFRAA 54th Annual General Assembly and Summit, 11 - 13 December 2022
2022-12-11 08:00 - 2022-12-13 17:00 | Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD), Dakar, Senegal
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA)’s 54th Annual General Assembly and Summit hosted by Air Senegal will be held on 11th – 13th December 2022 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar – Senegal .
This year’s AGA is being hosted by Air Senegal under the theme, “Acing the Roadmap to Sustainable African Aviation.”
In addition to statutory Assembly matters to be discussed, there are conference and exhibition components of the AGA. Presentations and panel discussions on some of the topical industry subjects by airline CEOs and reputable industry resource persons will characterize the conference segment. There will also be exhibition of products, solutions and latest technologies in aviation by reputable service providers from across the world. Further, the AGA also avails quality time and opportunity for networking and business meetings among African airlines, industry partners and service providers.
Participation at this year’s event is by invitation only. If you wish to attend the 54th AGA, please send your request to Ms. Dicie Okaya (dokaya@afraa.org) at your earliest opportunity.
The event website can be accessed using this link: https://cvent.me/2OEEk0
We look forward to a successful event

10th Aviation Stakeholders Convention 8th - 10th May 2022
2022-07-04 12:00 - 2022-07-06 17:00 | Emara Ole Serena Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
FRAA and Kenya Airways are delighted to welcome the travel ecosystem stakeholders to the 10th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention, from 8-10 May 2022 in Nairobi – Kenya, at the Emara Ole Serena Hotel.
AFRAA stages the Aviation Stakeholders Convention every year with the aim to foster dialogue between stakeholders in order to build sustainable networks in supply chain management and create a competitive environment for aviation business in the continent. The event provides a conducive forum for stakeholders to dialogue, interface, exchange knowledge, information and experiences and build networks that identified and proposed feasible solutions to industry challenges.
