As the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) gains traction, AFRAA, AUC and AFCAC, invites you to attend a Workshop on the Regulatory Instruments of the YD and SAATM in Nairobi, Kenya, from 18-20 March 2024. The 3-days Workshop will be held at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA’s), East African School of Aviation Main Conference Room.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/auVgQQPCHb?origin=lprLink
Purpose of Workshop
This is a capacity building Workshop on SAATM Regulatory Instruments and will be used to create awareness, and present all the regulatory text (Powers, Functions and Operations of the Executing Agency, Consumer Protection Regulations, the Competition Regulations, the Dispute Settlement Mechanism and the revised African Civil Aviation Policy (AFCAP).
The aim is to empower operators on their rights, obligations and opportunities in a SAATM environment.
The workshop will also present the Key Performance Indicators for the implementation of SAATM and encourage eligible airlines to work together to expand their Intra-Africa operations.
Expected Outcome
i) Enhanced understanding and appreciation by the airline industry on SAATM Regulatory Instruments;
ii) Enhanced understanding and appreciation by the airline industry on the Key Performance Indicators for the implementation of SAATM;
iii) Shared experience by Regional Competition Authorities and Consumer Protection Associations on the Regulatory Texts of the YD/SAATM
iv) Understanding of the progress and challenges in the implementation of the YD and the approved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking the implementation of the YD and SAATM;
v) Enhanced understanding and appreciation by airline industry on the opportunities and overall benefits associated with the liberalization of the African air transport through the YD/SAATM;
vi) Promotion/Advocacy on SAATM;
vii) Enhanced appreciation among Stakeholders on the need for collaboration on sustainable development of air transport in Africa through full implementation of the YD and SAATM; and
viii) Enhanced awareness on the need and advantages of a harmonized YD regulatory texts environment.
Who Should Attend
i) African Airline CEOs, Directors, Senior Airline executives and Managers responsible for air transport regulation, industry affairs, legal, business development, marketing, network planning and operations, etc;
ii) Representatives of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs);
iii) Regional Competition Authorities and Regional Consumer Protection Associations; and
iv) Representatives from key partner Institutions (AUC, ICAO, IATA, AASA, AFCFTA Secretariat)
Programme and Agenda, https://tinyurl.com/download-programme
Hotel Reservation
The following are AFRAA recommended hotels for the event:
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Standard Room BB: -USD150
Contact person: Luke Khaemba
Email: Luke.Khaemba@crowneplazanairobiairport.com
Tel: +254-710502346
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Standard Room BB: -USD150
Contact person: Martin Kidula
Email: sales@fourpointsnairobiairport.co.ke
Tel: +254-740031189
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi
Standard Room BB: -USD150
Contact person: Brenda Bosire
Email: Brenda.bosire@hilton.com
For More information, contact;
AFRAA: Raphael Kuchi
Email: rkuuchi@afraa.org
Tel: + (233) 24 482 86 89
or
AFCAC: Mr. Stephen Musa,
Email: SMusa@afcac.org
Tel: + (221) 33 859 88 22.