Arab Air Carriers Organization:

What is AACO

The Arab Air Carriers Organization “AACO”, established in 1965 within the framework of the Arab League of States, is the Regional Association of the Arab Airlines who have their homebase in countries members of the Arab League.

AACO's Vision:

To stand out globally as THE association that serves with dedication the Arab airlines and to be instrumental in dealing with an evolving aviation industry

AACO's Mission:

To serve the Arab airlines, represent their common interests, and be the catalyst for their cooperation

AACO's Objectives:

	To support the Arab airlines' quest for highest safety and security standards.
	To support the Arab airlines' quest for developing their environmental policies for processes in harmony with the environment.
	To actively contribute in the development of human resources.
	To interact with the regulatory bodies to support and protect the interests of the Arab airlines.
	To launch and serve joint projects between member airlines with the objective of reducing their costs, increasing their revenues and embracing best practices.
	To provide forums for members and for industry partners to enhance the knowledge base and improve cooperation amongst them.
	To reflect the positive image of The Arab Airlines Globally.

AACO Homebase & Airlines

AACO’s homebase comprises the following countries:

Democratic Republic of Algeria, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Republic of Iraq, Republic of Yemen, Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah, Lebanon, Arab Republic of Egypt, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Sudan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Oman, Palestine, Somalia, Mauritania, Djibouti and Comoros.

AACO member airlines were established in the following sequence:

EgyptAir (1932)		Yemen Airways (1962)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (1945)		Royal Jordanian (1963)
Middle East Airlines (1945)		Libyan Airlines (1964)
Iraqi Airways (1945)		Emirates (1985)
Syrian Arab Airlines (1946)		Oman Air (1993)
Sudan Airways (1946)		Qatar Airways (1995)
Tunis Air (1948)		Palestinian Airways (1995)
Gulf Air (1950)		Jordan Aviation (2000)
TransMediterranean Airways (1953)		Afriqiyah Airways (2001)
Air Algerie (1953)		Etihad Airways (2003)
Kuwait Airways (1954)		Air Arabia (2003)
Royal Air Maroc (1957)		Air Cairo (2003)

What AACO Does

The AGM, consisting of the CEOs of the member airlines sets, on yearly basis, the strategies and work plans for AACO. The execution and the follow up of AACO’s work is done by the Secretariat General, which comprises around 27 full time staff headed by the Secretary General of AACO. AACO is located in Beirut - Lebanon, while Amman- Jordan is the base of AACO Regional Training Center.

AACO’s role can be broadly categorized under the following areas:

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