The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has officially admitted Global Airtech International as a Partner under its Partnership Programme, marking a significant step in strengthening the aviation component supply chain serving African carriers. The partnership reflects AFRAA’s ongoing drive to connect member airlines with world-class suppliers of parts, materials and technical support that keep African fleets flying safely and reliably.
Global Airtech is an aviation asset specialist that has delivered component support solutions since 1989, spanning new-generation equipment supply, critical material support, exchange and loan programs, repair management, surplus inventory, consignment and base kit solutions, asset trading, and strategic partnerships. Global Airtech is headquartered in Reno, Nevada, with offices in Los Angeles and Miami in the United States, as well as Brazil, Uganda, India, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Its Entebbe office provides an established presence in Africa and supports the company’s growing commitment to the continent’s aviation market.
The company operates a 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) desk and holds ASA-100/FAA 00-56B and ISO 9001/AS9120D quality accreditations, underscoring a rigorous approach to traceability, vendor qualification and counterfeit parts prevention.
Through this partnership, Global Airtech will deepen its engagement with African airlines, expand its component and material support footprint on the continent, and work closely with AFRAA member carriers to improve parts availability, reduce turnaround times and enhance operational resilience.
As African airlines continue to navigate supply chain constraints and the high cost of maintaining serviceable fleets, Global Airtech’s entry into the AFRAA ecosystem offers a timely platform for structured engagement between airlines and a globally networked, quality-certified component supplier.
Speaking on the occasion, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abderahmane Berthé, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Global Airtech into the AFRAA fraternity as a Partner. Reliable access to quality components and materials is fundamental to airline safety, efficiency and cost management, and Global Airtech brings decades of proven expertise and a truly global network to our membership. Their established presence on the continent, combined with their rigorous quality standards and round-the-clock AOG support, makes them a valuable addition to our Partnership Programme. We look forward to a collaboration that strengthens supply chain resilience for African airlines and supports the continued growth and safety of our industry.”
In a joint statement, Global Airtech President and COO Adam Chiamulon and Chairman and CEO Rodney Chiamulon said: “We are proud to join AFRAA and to become part of a community that is so deeply committed to the growth, safety and success of African aviation. Africa has been an important part of Global Airtech’s business since our founding in 1989, and this partnership deepens a commitment we have held for decades. We believe our experience, inventory and 24/7 support capabilities can continue to make a meaningful difference for airlines operating across the continent.
“Our goal is not simply to supply parts, but to build long-term relationships with African carriers and help them solve the challenges that impact aircraft availability and operational continuity. Through our partnership with AFRAA, we look forward to listening to the needs of its member airlines, expanding our support capabilities in Africa, and developing solutions that help airlines keep their fleets flying safely, reliably and efficiently. We see this as the beginning of a long-term partnership and are excited about what we can accomplish together.”
As an AFRAA Partner, Global Airtech joins a network of industry leaders within the AFRAA Partnership Programme, strengthening its engagement with AFRAA’s community of more than 40 member airlines across the continent.
The partnership establishes structured channels for Global Airtech to engage with African airline leadership on parts availability, repair management and long-term supply solutions, while creating opportunities to expand its component inventory and support footprint across African markets. AFRAA member airlines, in turn, gain strengthened access to a quality-certified, globally networked component supplier, supporting greater operational resilience, reduced aircraft downtime and improved cost predictability.
About AFRAA The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is the leading trade association of African airlines. Founded in Accra, Ghana, in April 1968, and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRAA’s mission is to promote, serve African Airlines and champion Africa’s aviation industry.
The Association envisions a sustainable, interconnected and affordable Air Transport industry in Africa where African Airlines become key players and drivers of African economic development. AFRAA membership cuts across the entire continent and includes all the major intercontinental African operators. The Association’s members represent over 85% of total international traffic carried by African airlines.
About Global Airtech
Global Airtech is a global aviation asset and component support company dedicated to helping airlines maintain fleet availability and operational continuity. Founded in 1989, the company provides a comprehensive range of aviation solutions, including component supply, exchange and loan programs, repair management, surplus inventory, consignment, base kit solutions, asset trading and strategic inventory partnerships.
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Global Airtech maintains a global network of offices and support capabilities across the United States, Brazil, Uganda, India, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With a 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) support desk and strategically positioned inventory, Global Airtech provides responsive support to airlines, MROs and aviation organizations worldwide.
