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Angola will host the 57th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) next year.
Angola as the host country of the 57th Annual General Assembly of AFRAA, TAAG will assume the rotating presidency of the institution, in 2025, attributed to the president of the Executive Committee, Nelson de Oliveira”.
The information comes following TAAG's participation in the 56th Annual General Assembly of this continental organization, held from the 17th to the 19th of this month in Cairo, Egypt, which brought together more than 500 high-level delegates from the aviation sector in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
The document states that holding the event in Angola will be a landmark moment and the ideal occasion to highlight the country's advances in areas such as infrastructure, tourism, trade and transport, as well as to promote strategic partnerships to attract new investments.
"The moment reflects Angola's growing notoriety in the African and global aviation landscape, consolidating its position as a strategic regional hub."
It also represents an opportunity to promote the 'Brand Angola', strengthen Luanda's role as a mobility platform at a regional level and highlight the António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), located in Bom Jesus, municipality of Icolo e Bengo, 40 kilometres from the city centre.
The Egypt summit hosted panel discussions on the most relevant topics for commercial aviation, including networking spaces, bilateral meetings, exhibition of products, services and new technologies, offering a valuable opportunity for companies in the sector to showcase their services and explore synergies with strategic partners.
The Angolan delegation at the event was led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAAG, António dos Santos Domingos, who gave the speech highlighting the strengths of the country and the national carrier as organizers of next year's summit.
The AFRAA Annual General Assembly is recognised as the leading forum for African aviation, bringing together leaders, experts and decision-makers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Participants include airline presidents and CEOs, representatives of organizations such as ICAO, IATA and AFCAC, civil aviation authorities, airport operators, air navigation service providers, aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers and other strategic stakeholders.
This year's event focused on analyzing topics such as the development of air transport in Africa, strategies to integrate the continent, strengthen economic links, innovative solutions for the sector, technological advances, sustainability and competitiveness.
AFRAA was founded in 1968 as a regional organisation dedicated to promoting cooperation between African airlines, defending the interests of the sector and driving sustainable growth in aviation on the continent.
It is made up of 48 members, representing more than 85% of the continent's international air traffic, and plays a central role in integrating and strengthening the aviation sector in Africa.
TAAG, the leading airline in the Angolan aviation market, recognized globally for its sustained growth, currently offers 13 domestic and 11 international destinations.
In addition to transporting passengers, its fleet also transports cargo, a service that is increasingly essential for the development of the local ecosystem, taking "deep pride in its history, service and focus on continuous improvement”.
