Ethiopian Aviation University Graduates 457 Professionals from 12 Countries

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2026 (ENA)—The Ethiopian Aviation University has graduated 457 aviation professionals from 12 countries today.

The 58 pilots, 115 aircraft maintenance technicians, and 284 cabin crew are from Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Gabon, Italy, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said there are several factors that have helped the Ethiopian Airlines to become the leading Airlines Group in Africa.

 

 

Among them, the major one is its ability to recruit, train, and retain a highly skilled and motivated workforce, he added.

In this regard, the Ethiopian Aviation University has played indispensable role of supplying key aviation professionals to Ethiopian Airlines and other African countries for several decades now.

The fact that today's graduates include young people from 12 different countries is a clear testimony of the contribution of the university for the growth of the aviation industry in Africa and beyond, the CEO underscored.

 

 

According to Mesfin, Ethiopian Airlines is investing a lot to expand the capacity of the university further, recognizing the necessity of producing competent aviation professionals for the success of an airline.

Ethiopian Aviation University President, Laeke Tadesse, on his part said the university is committed to delivering world-class aviation training.

"We are not educating professionals for Ethiopian Airlines; but shaping visionary leaders for the entire Africa in the aviation sector'', he underlined.

As a truly Pan-African institution, the mission of Ethiopian Aviation University transcends boarders, and the institutions is here to elevate the continent and prevail, the President stated.