Air Botswana boss elected AASA chairperson

Lulu Rasebotsa has been re-elected as the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) chairperson.

AASA Chairperson
Air Botswana boss elected as AASA chairperson. Image: Unsplash

Rasebotsa is the General Manager of Botswana’s national airline, Air Botswana.

AIR BOTSWANA

Coming from a financial background, Rasebotsa joined the national airline in December last year.

She has been the driving force behind the expansion at Air Botswana. This includes fleet and network expansion.

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AASA CHAIRPERSON

Rasebotsa will stand with Interim CEO of South African Airways, Professor John Lamola, who was chosen as the deputy chair.

The incoming chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) were elected at the body’s 54th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12 months.

“Lulu and John will provide guidance and support to AASA in our ongoing engagements with governments, tariff, licensing and safety regulators, airport operators, air navigation service providers and other role players in our advocacy work.  Our goal is that policy, regulations and standards promote competitive, affordable, economically and environmentally sustainable, secure and safe air transport with comprehensive intra-African connectivity,” said AASA CEO, Aaron Munetsi.

AASA ASSEMBLY

AASA’s annual general assembly was hosted by budget carrier FlySafair.

The event was held at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate in Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa. 

It saw attendance from airlines, airports, air navigation and weather services, aircraft and engine manufacturers, industry suppliers and other stakeholders.

Over 200 delegates were in attendance from 17 to 20 October.

ABOUT AASA

AASA represents most of the airlines in the Southern African Development Community on matters of common interest relating to government policies, legislation, regulations, planning, operational efficiency, safety, security, taxes, charges, and other matters affecting its members’ sustainability and the provision of affordable and accessible air transport throughout the region.

The association was established in 1970 and currently has 17 airline members and 40 associate members. This includes infrastructure service providers, aircraft and engine manufacturers and other industry suppliers, ground handling companies and allied industry bodies.

AASA works with and supports the International Air Transport Association (IATA) initiatives in the region – where they impact on AASA’s members.  AASA also represents the region’s airline industry at relevant International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forums.

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