AASA is an Association representing a number of airlines in Southern Africa with the aim of protecting and enhancing the airline’s business in the region. In this respect it participates, on behalf of the airlines on a number of committees and forums with other participants in the industry, viz, ACSA, ATNS, Government, Fuel providers, Training Associations etc. Apart from the airlines as its members, it also has through its associate member structure, a number of vendors and suppliers in the industry.
The airline industry is a complex one with many issues that need to be managed and solved for the common good. These include the Permission Process (due to the requirement for monopoly regulation), environmental issues such as the European Trading Scheme (ETS) with their carbon taxes, safety and security issues, government policies and regulations, the Consumer Protection Act and the industry code development, tourism policies and the like……

AASA interfaces with the leaders of the Aviation Industry and senior public and Government officials in representing its members on all issues of common interest to airlines.