Africa and the Middle East (AME)

IATA's regional office for the Africa and Middle East (AME) is based in Amman and, along with its four country clusters, sustains the extraordinary dynamism of the region by responding to the needs of member airlines, accredited travel and cargo agents as well as industry partners.

We maintain close relations with governments, their agencies, the International Civil Aviation Organization Middle East (ICAO-MID), the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), the African Union, airports, air navigation service providers and regional airline associations.

Latest press releases

• Aviation Drives Economic Growth for Jordan
  
• Strengthening Aviation Benefits in MENA
• Aviation Drives Economic Prosperity for Mauritius
• IATA Welcomes Single African Air Transport Market, Says Effective Implementation is Key

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