The highest policy making body of the Association is the Annual General Assembly composed of Chief Executives of member airlines. The Annual General Assembly is presided over by the President of the Association. Mr. Nelson Jesus Oliveira, CEO, TAAG Angola is the President of the Association for 2025. In this capacity, Mr. Oliveira and TAAG Angola will host the 57th AGA.
The Executive Committee, composed of 11 members elected on a sub-regional basis among Chief Executives and ex-officio members with voting rights who are members of the IATA Board of Governors, exercises executive authority. Its function is to ensure supervision of the affairs, funds and property of the Association and formulation and determination of policies within the framework of Articles of Association, By-Laws and Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly.
Chairperson of the Executive Committee
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Ethiopian Airlines
EgyptAir Holding Company
Rwandair
Air Tanzania
Royal Air Maroc
Congo Airways
Asky Airlines
Air Peace
Air Botswana
The Secretariat serves as the administrative, co-ordination and research centre for the Association. It is headed by a Secretary General who is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Association. In carrying out his duties, he is supported by a staff of four senior officers.
