Be it the geographical location of the Arab world, the vision of the Arab governments or the healthy economic environment in this region (except for countries affected by political instability), air transport in the Arab world is on a steady growth rate benefiting from these elements and indeed others; however, as air transport is a global industry and AACO members are global airlines, regulations and government policies in the region and around the globe affect the expansion and cost base of AACO members; therefore, AACO formulated positions and advocacy plans for major policy areas including but not limited to the following: