About AOA Somalia
The Airline Operators Association of Somalia, AOA Somalia, is a national aviation industry association created to support the common interests of airline operators and aviation related stakeholders operating in Somalia. AOA Somalia provides a professional and neutral platform where members of the aviation industry can discuss shared challenges, coordinate on operational matters, engage with relevant institutions, and contribute to the development of Somalia's aviation sector. The Association represents the collective voice of airline operators and aviation stakeholders while respecting the independent commercial activities of its members and the authority of national aviation regulators. AOA Somalia is not a regulator. It does not issue licenses, permits, air operator certificates, safety approvals, route authorizations, or enforcement decisions. Those responsibilities remain with the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, SCAA, and other competent government authorities. AOA Somalia's role is to support constructive dialogue, responsible industry advocacy, coordination, public communication, and aviation sector development.
“AOA Somalia is a member based aviation industry platform serving airline operators and aviation stakeholders in Somalia. The Association brings together industry participants who share a common interest in improving air transport services, operational efficiency, passenger experience, cargo movement, safety awareness, and sector growth. Somalia's aviation sector plays an important role in national connectivity, business movement, humanitarian access, trade, tourism, regional integration, and economic development. AOA Somalia exists to support this important sector by helping industry stakeholders communicate better, coordinate more effectively, and engage constructively with public institutions and aviation partners. Through its work, AOA Somalia helps create a more organized and professional aviation environment for airlines, aviation service providers, passengers, businesses, and national institutions.”
Organization at a Glance
- Full Name
- Airline Operators Association of Somalia
- Short Name
- AOA Somalia
- Nature
- Voluntary, non-governmental, non-regulatory, non-profit, membership-based aviation industry association
- Principal Office
- Main Terminal, Aden Adde International Airport, Mogadishu — Somalia
- Working Languages
- Somali and English, with Arabic or other languages used where necessary
- Legal Position
- AOA Somalia respects the legal mandate of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority and other competent public authorities
Our Mandate
- Provide a national platform for airline operators and aviation stakeholders.
- Promote dialogue between industry and public authorities.
- Support safer, more efficient and more connected aviation in Somalia.
- Encourage training, capacity building and professional development.
- Promote responsible, transparent and constructive industry advocacy.
- Respect the mandate of SCAA and all competent public authorities.