About AADAS
An institution born of necessity, built for the African century.
Founded by African jurists and aerospace specialists, AADAS exists to give the continent a serious, sovereign voice in the law of the sky.
Our history
Our history.
From a small circle of scholars convened in Addis Ababa to a continental association with members in 38 jurisdictions — the AADAS story is one of patient institution-building.
38 jurisdictions
Members in
7 cities
Regional chapters
240+ peer-reviewed
Publications
Milestones
A continental institution, year by year.
- 2018Founding assembly
Twelve African jurists convene in Addis Ababa.
- 2020Constitution adopted
First continental General Assembly in Nairobi.
- 2022Knowledge Hub launched
Open access library reaches 80 publications.
- 2023Africa Mapping Initiative
Quarterly atlas of 54 jurisdictions begins.
- 2025ICAO consultative status
AADAS recognised as observer institution.
- 20261 400+ members
Active community across 38 African states.
Executive Board
Twelve distinguished jurists, academics and former regulators guiding our governance.
Prof. Amadou N’Diaye
President · UCAD, Dakar
Hon. Adaeze Okonkwo
Vice-President · Lagos
Dr. Tendai Mhlanga
Secretary-General · Harare
Ing. Yacouba Traoré
Treasurer · Abidjan
Governance
An independent governance, fit for serious work.
AADAS operates under a constitution adopted by its General Assembly, with an Executive Board, four Standing Committees and an independent Ethics Council.
Continental presence
Regional chapters in Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg, Dakar and Algiers.
Lagos
Nairobi
Cairo
Addis Ababa
Johannesburg
Dakar
Algiers
Abidjan