IATA announces theme for Aviation Day Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the theme for the 2016 Aviation Day Africa, "Driving African Economies through the Power of Aviation."
The conference, held next month, will see stakeholders address issues such as taxes and charges, public-private partnerships, aviation, safety and security.
“Governments and organizations need to focus not only on national issues but also on the strategic development of pan-African aviation. Policies that promote investment in air transport,” said Raphael Kuuchi, Vice President Africa, IATA.
“Through harnessing the power of aviation we will be helping to build a brighter future for all Africans, who will benefit with greater prosperity through jobs and opportunities," said Hussein Dabbas, IATA’s Regional vice president, Africa and The Middle East.
Speakers at the conference reflect aviation stakeholders from governments, policy makes, regulators, airlines and manufactures.
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