Addis Ababa, November 5, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia and Bangladesh discussed on possibility of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate regular training programs, audits, and inspections aimed at enhancing operational standards on aviation sectors.
The discussion was taken place on Monday when visiting Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, Gatachew Mengistie Alemayehu, met with the Chairman of the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB), Air vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan, at the CAAB headquarters in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.
The courtesy meeting focused on enhancing collaboration and exploring new opportunities for development in the civil aviation sectors of both countries, said a press release here, the Asian nation’s national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported.
During their discussions, the two officials expressed mutual interest in implementing effective measures to advance civil aviation and related sectors.
Key areas of focus included the exchange of skilled auditors, expanding flight frequencies, and pursuing academic partnerships.
Both sides expressed optimism that this meeting would strengthen the aviation relationship between Bangladesh and Ethiopia, paving the way for greater cooperation.
Solomon Bekele, Regional Director of Ethiopian Airlines; Yohannes Bekele, Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines; Shohag Hossain, Managing Director of Rhythm Group; as well as other officials from both the Ethiopian and Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authorities were present at the meeting.
Note that Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa and one of the fastest growing aviation brands in the world, has commenced its passenger flights to Dhaka on 2nd November 2024. The new route will be operated six-times weekly, providing convenient travel options between Bangladesh and the vast Ethiopian global network. According to the airline, the flights will also create a significant socio-economic link between Africa and Southern Asia.