Qatar steps up preparations for AACO meeting

Qatar Airways is preparing to host the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in the capital city of Doha.

The three-day event will take place between 5 and 7 November at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel.
This is the second time that Qatar Airways hosts the annual general meeting of AACO. The first AGM was held in Doha in 2001. As an active member of this regional organisation, hosting the next AACO AGM is a part of Qatar Airways’ commitment to the advancement of the global aviation industry and the Arab aviation industry in particular.
The country will also be hosting the annual general meeting of IATA next September.
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker, will chair the proceedings and said: “We welcome leaders of the global and Arab civil aviation industry to the State of Qatar and are delighted that Qatar Airways is hosting the AACO AGM for the second time. This reflects the pivotal role of the State of Qatar in the global and regional aviation industry and also reinforces Qatar Airways’ commitment in developing and strengthening the Arab aviation sector.”
Established in 1965 by the Arab League of States and headquartered in Beirut, AACO is a non-profit organisation gathering 30 Arab member airlines and aims to promote cooperation, quality and safety standards among its carriers. AACO as well works on enhancing human resources working in air transport through various training courses provided by AACO’s regional training center based in Amman, with a branch in Cairo. In addition, AACO manages a number of joint projects gathering its member airlines. It cooperates and communicates at various levels with global air transport associations such as IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation).
AACO secretary general Mr. Abdul Wahab Teffaha said: “Qatar Airways is an important Arab organisation that has been able over the years to reinforce its presence on the global aviation map. Although launched in 1997, the airline has managed to significantly increase its growth globally and establish itself as a quality airline with its unique and innovative service offering enabling it to earn numerous awards based on passengers’ feedback. Twelve years ago, the AACO AGM was held here in Qatar, and this year we return again to this city that has become a hub for a global airline providing connections to more than 125 destinations worldwide.”

PICTURED: Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker and AACO secretary general Teffaha meet ahead of this year's AACO annual general meeting