Academy Becoming Preferred Training Hub for Africa: Ethiopian Civil Aviation Training Academy

Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (ENA) - The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Training Academy is increasingly becoming the top choice for numerous African countries seeking aviation training, Acting Academy Director of Leulseged Gulelat told ENA.

According to the acting director, the academy is producing skilled professionals crucial for the success of aviation industry.

He further stated that the training academy has been deploying qualified aviation experts in various regions of the country in fields such as air traffic control, communication and  navigation surveillance (CNS) for many years.

This year alone, the academy has provided comprehensive theoretical and practical training for more than 86 professionals, and deployed them to work.

 

Leulseged revealed that the academy's training extends beyond Ethiopia, offering effective training programs to neighboring countries and other African nations, thereby increasing its demand and reputation.

He specifically mentioned the recent training it offered to trainees from Djibouti, Somalia, and Comoros.

A growing number of African countries are requesting training at the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Training Academy, making it their preferred institution, the acting director added.

Underscoring the academy's strong reputation and acceptance across Africa, Leulseged said the academy is focused on various initiatives to further connect the region.

 

Betelehem Molla, an instructor at the academy and chief air traffic controller on her part stated that the training provided aligns with the current standards of the global aviation industry.

She explained that the practical and theoretical training equips trainees with sufficient hands-on knowledge, making them highly effective in the aviation sector.