Saturday, June 15, 2024 Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s premier aviation center, celebrated the graduation of nearly 800 aviation professionals, including international trainees from eight African countries and one from Asia, on June 15, 2024. The ceremony, held at the university’s facility, was attended by Ambassadors, officials from various African nations, Ethiopian Airlines Group executives, and the graduates’ families and friends. The graduates completed programs in Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, Cabin Crew, and Commercial Training.
Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said, “We are delighted to witness the fruits of our effort in realizing a self-sufficient Africa, in terms of aviation professionals supporting the industry within the continent. We believe in the potential of Africa’s youths to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our center of excellence.
Training globally competitive professionals, today, we graduate 308 aviation maintenance, 142 pilots, 297 cabin crew, 25 electro-mechanical professionals, and 15 ticket agents. I urge Africans to invest in training their youth for the future of aviation at Ethiopian Aviation University.” Since its establishment in 1956, Ethiopian Aviation Academy has been providing a wide range of aviation courses to both local and international trainees.
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