AACO

The Arab Air Carriers Organization is the regional trade association representing the interests of commercial airlines based in the Arab world. Acting as a collaborative platform rather than a regulatory body, it coordinates collective policy on international aviation standards, safety, and environmental regulations. The organisation facilitates joint procurement initiatives, fuel purchasing consortia, and technical cooperation to enhance the competitive position of its member carriers within the global aviation market. The association serves a membership comprising major flag carriers and private operators across the Middle East and North Africa, including Emirates , Qatar Airways , and Saudia . It maintains close working relationships with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to ensure regional compliance with global navigational and operational frameworks. Its activities often focus on aeropolitical issues and the harmonisation of regional air traffic management. Prospective partners or service providers should verify the specific legal framework of the organisation’s joint commercial ventures, as these may operate under different structures than the secretariat itself. It is important to distinguish between the association’s policy recommendations and the sovereign regulatory requirements of individual member states. Verification of current membership status and active participation in specific technical committees is recommended before proposing cooperative frameworks.