Ethiopian Aviation Academy upgraded to university level

Addis Ababa, March 6, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the Eastern Africa region, has been upgraded to an aviation university, Ethiopian Airlines confirmed.

Ethiopian in its latest communiqué disclosed that the Aviation University has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields.

According to the Airline, the Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training programs such as pilot, aircraft technician, cabin crew, airline sales and services, and other trainings.

It added that after it was upgraded to a university level, it has launched degree programs such as BSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering, BSc degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, BSc degree in Aviation Management, BA degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, and MBA in Aviation Management.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew stated “After continuous breakthrough expansion and investment, the upgrading of the 65 years old Ethiopian Aviation Academy to a University level offering several degree programs is yet another milestone in the long and successful journey of our airline, and will maintain its leadership in the industry.”

“The University is committed to develop skilled workforce by offering undergraduate and postgraduate aviation programs”, he noted.

According to the Mesfin, the University is expected to produce highly skilled aviation professionals and leaders that meet the growing human resource needs of Ethiopian Airlines Group and other airlines in the region.

For his part, Kassie Yimam, Managing Director of Ethiopian Aviation University, said “We are happy to announce that our 65 years old Academy, which is the secret behind the success of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has transitioned to a university offering degree programs accepting both Ethiopian and international students.”

He added that the University will continue to contribute to the rapidly growing aviation sector of Ethiopia in particular and the continent at large.

It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Aviation Academy inaugurated a new training center in Hawassa city last month, as per the Airline.

By: Yonathan Yoseph