TAAG Angola Airlines took part in the 56th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), held in Cairo, Egypt, from November 17 to 19. The gathering welcomed over 500 prominent delegates from the aviation industry representing Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. The event featured engaging panel discussions, presentations on pressing aviation issues, and opportunities for networking, bilateral meetings, and the showcasing of innovative products, services, and technologies.
A key highlight was Angola’s announcement as the host of the 57th AFRAA Annual General Assembly in 2025, with TAAG Angola Airlines designated as the official organizer. This milestone underscores Angola’s rising influence in Africa’s aviation sector and strengthens its role on the global stage as a strategic hub for regional connectivity.
The 2025 assembly provides Angola with a platform to enhance its international profile, promote its “Angola Brand,” and position Luanda as a pivotal mobility hub. With the recently inaugurated New Luanda International Airport, Dr. António Agostinho Neto (NBJ), Angola can demonstrate its state-of-the-art infrastructure while fostering tourism, trade, and investment. The event will also enable the nation to form strategic partnerships and attract global investors. Additionally, TAAG Angola Airlines will take on the presidency of AFRAA in 2025, with CEO Nelson de Oliveira assuming the leadership role.
Leading TAAG’s delegation in Cairo was Chairman António dos Santos Domingos, who delivered a keynote address emphasizing Angola’s potential and TAAG’s capabilities as the next host of this prestigious aviation summit.
Widely regarded as Africa’s premier aviation platform, the AFRAA Annual General Assembly brings together key stakeholders to address the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Participants include CEOs and executives from African airlines, global aviation organizations such as ICAO, IATA, and AFCAC, civil aviation authorities, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, and other industry leaders. The 2023 edition focused on critical themes such as air transport development in Africa, strategies for economic connectivity, technological innovation, sustainability, and enhancing the competitiveness of African airlines.
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