The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) were elected at the body's 56th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months.
Mr Miguel Carneiro has been elected as AASA's Chairperson. He is the Chief Executive Officer of TAAG Angolan Airlines.
Dr Bao Mosinyi, General Manager of Air Botswana, was elected to serve as the Deputy Chair.
During the same forum, it was also announced that Angola will host the 57th AASA Annual General Assembly in October 2027.
AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi said, “Miguel and Bao will provide guidance and support to AASA in our ongoing engagements with governments, aviation regulators, airport operators, air navigation service providers and other relevant role players in our advocacy work. Our goal is that policy, regulations, services and aviation infrastructure support and promote competitive, financially viable and environmentally sustainable, secure and safe air transport with comprehensive intra-African connectivity.”
Holding the Association's chairmanship will enable TAAG to play a more active role in the discussions and initiatives shaping the future of regional aviation, further strengthening its position among airlines, regulators, and international partners.
Likewise, hosting the next Annual General Assembly in Angola will provide an opportunity to showcase the country, highlight the progress of its aviation sector, and reinforce TAAG's standing in the region.
For TAAG, this election, together with the selection of Angola as the host country for the next AASA Annual General Assembly, reflects the industry's confidence in TAAG's transformation journey and in the contribution the airline can make to the continued development of aviation across Africa.
AASA's 2026 annual general assembly was held in Mauritius and sponsored by Airlink and South African Airways. It was attended by over 200 delegates representing airlines, airports, air navigation services, civil aviation regulatory authorities, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders.
