African airlines body inks partnership deal on air cargo safety

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-21 02:33:11|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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NAIROBI, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have inked an agreement to work closely on development of air cargo for the benefit of their mutual members and the industry at large.

Under the deal, the two associations will work to improve air cargo safety and security, as well as champion the industry's adoption of digitization, and offer new training initiatives with the aim to support the rapidly developing air cargo sector in Africa, AFRAA said on Monday.

AFRAA Secretary General Elijah Chingosho said the pan African association is constantly seeking ways to create more value to its members, adding that it was crucial that the often-neglected cargo sector receives the attention it deserves.

"We are very excited to deepen the cooperation with TIACA, to tap into their expertise and knowhow on air cargo," Chigosho said in a statement issued in Nairobi.

"With the financial and economic performance of African airlines being currently below global standards, AFRAA believes it can build on our mutual experience and expertise with TIACA to benefit both organizations and help change the fortunes of African carriers. We expect synergies to emerge among our organizations," Chigosho said.

According to the deal, other areas of cooperation include advocating for improved market access across the continent, the modernization of air cargo facilities and services, and promoting environmental best practice, as well as working together on future events.

Vladimir Zubkov, TIACA Secretary General, said his association stands to benefit from better connection with the continent, which is the fastest developing in air cargo movement.

"We are happy to offer assistance from TIACA in structuring the air cargo part of the future AFRAA agenda. This is a landmark agreement that allows TIACA to offer its expertise to the much larger group of airlines in Africa," Zubkov added.

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