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RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY
THE 34TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY Noting that the 33rd Annual General Assembly adopted, among others, an amendment to the composition of the Executive Committee whereby the representatives of the African Region in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governor were made non-voting members of the Executive Committee of the African Airlines Association; Recognizing that the granting of a voting right to the ex-officio members of the Committee will encourage the active participation of such members and allow also flexibility to expand the membership of the Committee The 34th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association meeting in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe on 16-17 December 2002 unanimously Resolves, To amend Article 11.2 of the Articles of Association to read as follows: “11.2.
Composition RES AGA 34
Whereas following the September 11 attack the notice of cancellation of third party aviation war risk insurance brought the airline operations to the brink of almost a stand still, thereby prompting many governments, including some African governments, to step in and provide support to their airlines in the form of indemnity or guarantee as a short term solution; Whereas subsequent to such notice of cancellation, third party insurance cover has been reinstated by the insurance market, however the inadequacy of the cover limit to meet regulatory requirement, the unaffordable high premium coupled with the threat of total withdrawal of cover by underwriters in the event of further terrorist attack, necessitated the extension of government guarantee/indemnity in the short term while prompting ICAO and other stake holders to seek solutions for the medium and long term; Noting that the ICAO Council on 27 May 2002 approved in principle the proposal to establish a global third party aviation war risk insurance scheme (the “Global Scheme”) which is envisaged to provide a non-cancelable third party aviation war risk insurance coverage, at an affordable price, to airlines operators and other parties involved in civil aviation, through a non-profit insurance entity, backed by guarantees of States; Noting further that the commencement of the Global Scheme requires the participation of contracting States, the sum of whose ICAO contribution rates should amount to at least 51% of the total contributions; Believing that the ICAO proposed Scheme with its global approach is the best approach for Africa as governments may not be able to provide guarantee/indemnity that meet legal and other requirements or establish jointly on a sustainable basis regional alternative insurance scheme that meet international and national regulatory requirements; The 34th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association meeting in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe on 16-17 December 2002 Resolves, To Urge African States to participate in the Global Scheme and communicate to the ICAO Secretariat the expression of their intent to participate in the scheme before the dead line date set by ICAO. To request all member airlines to encourage their respective governments to support the Global Scheme and indicate their intent to participate within the deadline set by ICAO.
COMMERCIALIZATION & PRIVATIZATION RES AGA 34/3 Believing that the successful development of African countries and the building of the African Union requires, among other things, a developed and efficient air transport industry; Realizing that the fast progress of liberalization of air transport posed a serious threat to the continued survival, of most of the African National Carriers unless governments, who are the sole shareholders, take urgent measures to avert such threat; Concerned that the high rate of change of Chief Executive Officers of national airlines negatively impacts on the stability and performance of national airlines; Considering that among others, an effective and efficient airline depends on stable and professional management and trained manpower; Resolves, To call upon African governments; § to take practical measures to commercialize or privatize, as the case may be, their National airlines and create the enabling environment for an independent and stable Management, directed and managed by professional board and Chief Executive Officers; REMOVAL OF BARRIERS & IMPEDIMENTS RES AGA 34/4 Aware that the continued existence of numerous barriers and impediments, such as visa and custom restrictions, to the free movement of people and goods within, to and from Africa, contrary to the spirit and letters of Yamoussoukro Decision and various other declarations by African States, continue to adversely affect the development of African airlines. Convinced that the progressive removal of these restrictions and barriers will further facilitate the growth and development of the air transport industry in Africa. The 34th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association meeting in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe on 16-17 December 2002. Resolves, To call upon African governments; RES AGA 34 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THANKS TO HIS EXCELLENCY, ROBERT GABRIEL
MUGABE, THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE The 34th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association meeting in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe, successfully concluded on 17 December 2002. Having been bestowed the honour and privilege of being officially
opened by His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the
Head of State of the Republic of Zimbabwe on Recognizing the sustained support of His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, to the Air Transport Industry through his commitment and practical contribution to the development of Air Zimbabwe Recognizing the excellent reception and warm welcome extended to the delegates by the people and Governments of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Resolves to: congratulate His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, for his achievements in the leadership of Zimbabwe and his contribution to the quest for African unity express heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe for finding time to officially open the Assembly on 16 December 2002 thank His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, for his expressed support for African airlines as major players in the economic integration of Africa thank the people of Zimbabwe, their Government, the Board of Directors of Air Zimbabwe, the Management and staff of the airline for their outstanding hospitality undertake to commit ourselves to work diligently and tirelessly to meet the high goals set for us by His Excellency, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
APPROVAL OF STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS AND Be it resolved that: The Statements of Accounts of the Association and the Auditors' report thereon for the year ended December 31, 2001 be and are hereby approved. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR 2002 RES AGA 34/7 Be it resolved that: Messrs Deloitte & Touche, Certified Public Accountants of Kenya be and are hereby appointed External Auditors of the Association for the Year 2002.
Be it resolved that The annual budget and membership subscriptions for the year 2003 be and are hereby approved as submitted to the Assembly.
Conscious of the key role that African airlines play in the realization of the objectives and ideals of the African Union and the New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) of economic and political integration of Africa. Recognizing that the limited availability and the very high cost of financing to African airlines has greatly impeded the restructuring/revamping of the airlines. Noting with satisfaction the initiative and actions taken by the Executive Committee and the Secretariat towards the study and establishment of an airline funding for Africa. Convinced that such a fund dedicated to providing financing on a commercial basis to African airlines will greatly facilitate the strengthening and growth of the African airlines. The 34th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association meeting in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe on 16-17 December 2002 unanimously
Resolves: · To support the initiative and action so far taken by the Executive Committee and the Secretariat in this regard; · To direct the Executive Committee and the Secretariat to continue their effort for the early realization of the Fund. · To call upon all member airlines to support the initiative by providing the airline data and information and other assistance necessary to conduct the feasibility study. · To call upon the African governments, regional and international financial institutions and other development partners to support the initiative by providing funding for the feasibility study and participating in the Fund as and when it is put in place.
Be it resolved that the following Chief Executives are hereby elected to the Executive Committee for the terms herein specified:
Mr. Ahmed Zumrawi Sudan Airways For a term of two years until the close of the 36th AGA Mr. Brian Presbury Kenya Airways For a term of one year until the close of the 35th AGA Mr. Gernot Riedel Air Namibia
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, Be it resolved that: Capt. Fathi R. Shatti, be and hereby is elected President of the Association for the year 2003; and further resolved that Mr. J. Jiya, Chief Executive of Nigeria Airways and Mr. Brian Presbury, Chief Executive of Kenya Airways be elected 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents respectively for the year 2003.
Be it resolved that the 35th Annual General Assembly be held in
Tripoli, Libya on Be it resolved that The nomination shown on the attachment hereto made to the Traffic, Economic/Finance, Technical/Operations, Training and Legal Committees be and are hereby confirmed. It being further understood that the list shall be kept open for a further period sixty days after the close of the 34th AGA to allow for further nominations by members who have not yet done so; and Noting that the Standing Committees play a pivotal role in the work of the Association request all members to encourage and authorize their designated representative to effectively participate in the work of the respective Standing Committees.
Rambai Chingwena Christian Folly-Kossi
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