Company Information

1.1.0.0 Background of Africa World Airlines #

Africa World Airlines Limited was founded by Togbe Afede XIV. The current shareholders are as follows:

1. SIL (Strategic Initiatives Limited) – a private equity and portfolio investment firm owned by Togbe Afede XIV;
2. Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), a public pension trust
3. Zhongjia Investment Management Ltd (China) – whose shareholders are CADFUND and HNA Group.

AWA’s Air Carrier License number 222 was received on 4^th March 2011. The ICAO Code is “AFW” and the radio call sign is “Blackstar”.

1.2.0.0 Guiding Principles #

1.2.1.0 Corporate Vision: #

To be the leading airline in Africa delivering a world class service.

1.2.2.0 Mission Statement: #

To connect Africa to the world through the most efficient, safe and reliable air transport service.

1.2.3.0 Corporate Objectives: #

1. To engage a superior workforce that will not only guarantee a safe and reliable trip but also deliver a high level of customer service to all passengers.
2. To structure the route network and create a hub-and-spoke model centred in Accra, allowing one change connection between city pairs.
3. To utilise the most up-to-date electronic information and aviation technologies to ensure low operating and marketing costs.
4. To generate ancillary revenues from value added services and guarantee customers value for money.

1.2.4.0 Corporate Philosophy #

To achieve our goal, we espouse the following as our core values of excellence:

1. Safety.
2. Reliability.
3. Cost consciousness.
4. Efficiency.
5. Punctuality.
6. Commitment.

1.2.5.0 Corporate Beliefs #

1. Shared Risk: We are committed to sacrificing our comfort to ensure our vision becomes a reality.
2. Shared Achievement: Our successes are common to all.
3. Shared Knowledge: We share every little knowledge acquired with our colleagues and encourage teamwork.
4. Mutual Respect: We are polite in dealing with one another. We may not agree on everything but do not allow anger to take the better part of us and destroy our relationships. We are always willing to work things out because we care for one another.

1.3.0.0 Labour Act 651 (2003) #

This document has been drawn up to be in conformity with the Labour Act 651 (2003) and the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. As far as possible, no infringement of the Labour Act is contemplated. However, where any rule is found to be in conflict with a Labour law, the Labour law and the constitutional provisions shall prevail.

1.4.0.0 Open Door Policy #

Management believes that open and effective communication is vital to the achievement of the Company’s objectives.  All employees are therefore encouraged to seek advice or information from their respective immediate supervisors and to discuss issues that concern them. Since it is to every one’s benefit to secure a prompt and fair solution of problems that may arise, employees should feel free to discuss their problems with immediate superiors. Employees are also encouraged to approach any senior manager on issues they need clarification on.

Management will on the other hand make every effort to inform employees about developments in the Company.