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The event is expected to attract over 500 high-profile delegates from the Aviation Industry in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, launched the 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly to be held in Kampala at the Commonwealth Resort Hotel, Munyonyo from 19th – 21st November 2023.
The event is expected to attract over 500 high-profile delegates from the Aviation Industry in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
Gen Katumba said the event brings to life optimism in the aviation sector and justification to nurture the next generation of aviators to grow the industry.
“The AFRAA Annual General Assembly 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 Provider,” he said.
“The Government also pledges support to the African Airlines Association in hosting this Event. The delegates will enjoy the beauty of nature by visiting our Game parks, Trekk Gorillas and immerse themselves in our culture, food, hospitality, and warmth that Uganda is known for,” he added.
Gen Katumba hailed Uganda Airlines for hosting the event just three years after being revived.
“For the Airline to host such an event in just 3 years of operationalization, shows for the firm and visionary leadership,” he said.
“I wish to therefore congratulate the leadership of Uganda Airlines on this achievement in such a short time despite the bumpy start that was aggravated by Covid-19. I wish to therefore congratulate the leadership of Uganda Airlines on this achievement in such a short time despite the bumpy start that was aggravated by Covid-19,” he added.
Ms. Jennifer Bamuturaki, the President of AFRAA 2023 and CEO of Uganda Airlines, said: “Uganda Airlines pledges to open its doors of hospitality, warmth, and service to all delegates of the 55th AFRAA-AGA. This will be no ordinary General Assembly; it will be exciting and engaging, with many learnings drawn from industry developments.”