AACO is the regional association for the Arab airlines. Its vision is to stand out globally as THE association that serves with dedication its members and be instrumental in dealing with an evolving aviation industry. Its mission is to serve and protect their common interests and be the catalyst of their cooperation.

AACO is the association of 30 Arab airlines based in the Middle East and North Africa. The Arab region's air transport market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. AACO members have been growing in double digits for the last seven consecutive years despite the downturns that affected the industry.

Airline	Year of Joining AACO
EgyptAir	1965
Iraqi Airways	1965
Kuwait Airways	1965
Middle East Airlines	1965
Royal Jordanian	1965
Saudia	1965
Sudan Airways	1965
Syrian Arab Airlines	1965
TransMediterranean Airways	1965
Yemen Airways	1965
Libyan Airlines	1970
Air Algerie	1971
Gulf Air	1971
Tunisair	1972
Royal Air Maroc	1974
Emirates	1989
Oman Air	1997
Qatar Airways	1997
Palestinian Airways	1999
Afriqiyah Airways	2002
Air Arabia	2004
Etihad Airways	2004
Jordan Aviation	2004
Air Cairo	2007
Nouvelair	2011
Rotana Jet Aviation	2011
Maximus Air	2012
Nas Air	2012
Petra Airlines	2012
Tassili Airlines	2012

I - Membership in AACO is available to Arab airlines operating both scheduled and non-scheduled services, internationally or domestically, mixed or cargo, in the following categories:

• A- Active Member: Airlines operating scheduled international services
• B- Associate Member: Airlines operating Charter or non-scheduled operations and airlines operating pure domestic flights.

II- The rights and obligations of members
The right to vote is exclusively for active members. The rest of the rights and duties are to all members, including the following commitments:

• A- Implementation of AACO Articles of Association
• B- Work to achieve the objectives of AACO and honor the General Assembly resolutions.
• C- To avoid harmful competition, and all that would harm the legitimate interests of AACO members, within the framework of applicable laws.

III - Qualifications for membership
Any Arab airline can apply for membership in AACO provided the following conditions apply:

• A- To bear the nationality of one or more of the Arab States and be headquartered in one of these States.
• B- To operate, under a license issued by the national civil aviation authorities, air routes to carry passengers, mail or cargo.
• C- More than 50% of its capital to be Arab
• D- To have Safety certificates of its operations recognized by the Civil Aviation Authority or other internationally recognized certificates such as the IOSA.

IV. Applications for Membership

• A- All membership applications should be submitted to AACO Secretariat General.
• B- The Executive Committee shall review all applications and take the appropriate decision inline with AACO Articles of Association.
• C- The Executive Committee reserves the right to decline membership if applicant doesn't meet the membership qualifications.
• D- Membership becomes effective when the airline settles its basic membership full dues, commensurate with the remainder of the first fiscal year of its entry.

V. Membership Application Form
The application form should be completed and returned with the documents listed below:

1. A certified copy of the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC)
2. Published timetable. For non-scheduled operations, a list of destinations is requested
3. Company bylaws
4. Company's full address
5. Information about the fleet (Number & Aircraft Types and registration)
6. An audited financial statement for the past three years, if available.
7. Safety certificates recognized by the Civil Aviation Authority or other internationally recognized certificates such as the IOSA.

For information about Membership Dues or Clarification about membership requirements, kindly contact AACO.