The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is a not-for-profit organisation formed in 1980 as the Regional Airlines Association of Australia to protect, represent and promote the combined interests of its regional aviation organisations across Australia. The Association changed its name in July 2001 to the Regional Aviation Association of Australia. RAAA members operate in all States and Territories. Members now include airlines, airports, engineering and flight training companies, finance and insurance companies and government entities. Many of RAAA’s members operate successful and growing businesses providing employment and economic sustainability within regional and remote areas of Australia. The RAAA has approximately 100 members and directly employ over 10,000 people, many in regional areas. On an annual basis, the RAAA’s AOC members jointly turnover more than $1.5b, carry well in excess of 2 million passengers and move over 23 million kilograms of freight.