AfBAA gets place for African Union talks

Speaking at EBACE today Tarek Ragheb the founding chairman of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) announced that the association had been granted observer role at the African Union which brings more than 50 African countries together to discuss and plan pan-African policies.

“We believe we are the only trade body or association from the aerospace industry to be involved in this. We have been allocated to the fifth committee which is responsible for transport. It is so valuable to have a voice on behalf of aviation industry,” Ragheb said.

“Of course there will not be an EASA overnight, but we are confident that this is a good step for our industry in Africa.”