54th AGM of the Arab Air Carriers' Organization Taking Place in Doha, Qatar

(10 Nov 2021)  The 54th AGM of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) is currently taking place in Doha, Qatar.

The landmark event, the first in-person AACO AGM since the COVID19 pandemic began, will see senior aviation decision-makers – including the CEOs of member airlines – gather for three days, from 10-12 November 2021, to discuss the strategic aviation issues in the region, including the challenges and impact of COVID19, as the industry works together for a safe, secure, and sustainable restart and recovery of the aviation sector.

The Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, the Director General for Mobility and Transport/European Commission, and the Director General of IATA are also participating in this landmark event.

The 54th AGM of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) is currently taking place in Doha, Qatar

AACO Secretary General, Mr. Abdul Wahab Teffaha, said, “After a year and a half of unexpected disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that impacted all aspects of life, it is very fitting that we meet for AACO’s 54th Annual General Meeting in a state that views aviation as a major contributor to economic growth and job creation. My appreciation and gratitude go to His Excellency Minister Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti for bestowing his patronage on this General Assembly and His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al-Baker for hosting this Assembly with the genuine hospitality that we always enjoy in the State of Qatar and with our host Qatar Airways.”

The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 140 destinations.

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said, “As the aviation industry continues to navigate some of the most uncertain market conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a more critical moment to come together as a unified voice on the path to recovery. That is why Qatar Airways is proud to host the 54th AACO AGM – a platform for our regional Arab bloc of air carriers to collectively ensure that our industry emerges from this unprecedented crisis stronger than ever.”