AFRAA Pledges Better Leadership for African Airlines
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has launched a three-year plan to realign activities with member carriers’ business imperatives.
Egyptair Holdings chairman and CEO Hussein Massoud heads a committee of nine African operators that approved a plan to reduce costs and foster inter-airline cooperation.
Egyptair Holdings chairman and CEO Hussein Massoud heads a committee of nine African operators that approved a plan to reduce costs and foster inter-airline cooperation.

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has launched a three-year plan to realign activities with member carriers’ business imperatives. Developed by new AFRAA secretary-general Elijah Chingosho, the plan aims to transform the association into “a pulsating airline association” for Africa.

“AFRAA needs to enhance its relevance to members to deliver the leadership that [they] expect,” said Chingosho. To “achieve critical goals within set timelines,” he proposes “a new vision and strategic direction, including key performance indicators.” An executive committee of nine operators meeting under the leadership of Egyptair chairman and CEO Hussein Massoud has approved the plan, to involve “value-added projects aimed at reducing costs and facilitating airlines’ cooperation.”