Association of African Air Forces (AAAF)

  • AACS 2019- Air Chiefs

  • AACS 2019- Senior Enlisted Leaders

Welcome Message

Since its inception at the 2015 African Air Chiefs Symposium (AACS), the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) is focused on the exchange of experiences and examining opportunities to cooperate and collaborate in order to improve and support air operations across Africa. 

The AAAF and its events provide the opportunity to engage multilaterally to promote accountable-rules-based organizations and institutions.  It is a strategic, apolitical, African-led organization facilitated by the U.S. to foster dialogue and develop solutions to Air power challenges in Africa.

For information regarding the AAAF, please contact the AAAF Secretariat. 

Mission, Vision and End State

Mission

Foster and strengthen the bonds of friendship, cooperation, collaboration, and mutual support among its members

Vision 

A premier African Air Power collaborative organization for safety, peace, and security.

Guiding Principles

  • A voluntary, apolitical organization to improve and support air operations across Africa
  • Facilitates and guides the African Air Chiefs Symposium, AAAF Working Group, and other multinational engagements
  • Focused on the exchange of experiences and examining opportunities to cooperate and collaborate

Tag Line

Strength Through Cooperation

End State

An African-led, voluntary, non-political, collaborative, decision-making organization that addresses transnational threats, increases effectiveness and efficient uses of air resources, and strengthen a climate of professional cooperation and trust.