AFRAA as an association has the following strategic objectives: Promote the industry best practices to support safe, secure and reliable air transport in Africa Advocate for the reduction of costs of air transport services in Africa by reducing taxes, fees and charges Strive for the implementation of cost-effective Human Resource Development Lobby for market access to increase revenues and enhance connectivity for the aviation sector in Africa Undertake the implementation of joint initiatives aimed at reducing operating costs for airlines, increase revenues and market share Facilitate and encourage partnership among African airlines Become a hub for data, intelligence and expertise on the African Aviation Industry[citation needed] The highest policy making body of the Association is the Annual General Assembly composed of Chief Executives of member airlines.

AFRAA provides a forum through which member airlines meet to develop and consolidate common approach to key issues in the aviation industry.

Any African Airline operating air services in the carriage of passengers and or cargo and meets the eligibility criteria may apply for membership as an Active or Associate member.

The aim of the partnership programme is to pool together the much needed additional support from industry-related organizations whilst enabling the partners to benefit from a relationship with an efficient, knowledgeable and influential air transport trade association in Africa.

The programme aims to pool together resources and support from industry service providers while enabling partners to benefit from a relationship with a continental air transport trade organisation.