Halima Ibrahim Khouaja Elected Vice-President of the Francophone Air Transport Association (ATAF)
Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, Director General of Tunisair, has been elected Vice-President of the Francophone Air Transport Association (ATAF), representing North African airlines. The election took place during the meeting of the Executive Committee Bureau, held as part of the 131st ATAF General Assembly, from November 21 to 23, 2025, in Libreville.
Consolidation of Tunisian Presence in International Air Transport
This appointment consolidates Tunisia's presence in international professional air transport bodies and is expected to strengthen coordination between North African airlines. It will enable progress on several strategic issues, including:
- Air safety
- Fleet modernization
- Digital transition
- Cost optimization
Key Discussions at the General Assembly
The General Assembly's proceedings focused on:
- Persistent challenges affecting the supply chain
- Evolutions in global air transport
- Integration of artificial intelligence in cost tracking and service improvement
- Fleet management issues for small and medium-sized airlines
Distinguished Guests and Participants
The event's opening ceremony brought together several Gabonese officials, including the Ministers of Transport and Tourism, as well as air transport sector experts. Representatives from manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and ATR, leasing companies, and delegations from African and Francophone airlines were also in attendance.
About the Francophone Air Transport Association (ATAF)
Founded in 1950, ATAF has established itself as a reference platform for exchanges between airlines and economic stakeholders, contributing to innovation and modernization in Francophone air transport, particularly in Africa.
