Africa Safety and Security Workgroup

In terms of safety and airport infrastructure in Africa, IATA represents the international airline industry in order to promote safe, secure, efficient and economical air transport.

The IATA regional office in Africa manages technical and operational activities for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Oceans. It works very closely with the ICAO Regional Offices in Nairobi and Dakar and maintains working relationships with the African Airline Association (AFRAA), Airlines Assocaition of Southern Africa (AASA), the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), regional services providers and authorities.

Current issues include the Safety Improvement Tasks, to bring AFI accident rate to the world average, Regional Planning, Security Strategy, Operations, CNS/ATM Planning and Implementation, Technical Mission Programmes and PBN strategy.

Regional Workshops

As an outcome of the AFI Safety Summit in 2012, Africa had been given a special project aimed in improving safety in Africa. IATA will be holding various workshops for airlines and regulators. For workshop details and registration information, please contact us.

Private site

A private site providing information on current issues and development is available for the aviation professionals involved in the IATA working groups and task forces. 

• Login (IATA Staff)
• Login (external users)
• Registration (external users only)

For more information, please contact us.