The airlines Association of South Africa was established in 1970. In 1994, AASA formed a single SADC association for airlines and integration of Regional Airlines Association of Southern Africa (RAASA) and Airlines Association of South Africa. AASA is the industry Employer Association registered with the Department of Labour governed by a Constitution. It represents Airlines from States South of the Equator and SADC states; and Indian Ocean islands. AASA indicated that there are numerous challenges faced by the airline industry, including airline sustainability; transformation; skills development; aviation jet fuel; African Aero- political issues; and immigration reforms. 7. Board of Airline Representative of South Africa (BARSA)