Last week, 1 551 aviation professionals graduated from the Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation centre of excellence in Africa.

The courses ranged from pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions.

The students who completed their education were from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Togo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan.

Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, said: “Human capital development is one of the key pillars in Ethiopian Airlines’ growth strategic road map, and today’s graduation is a testimony of our commitment to ensure that we invest a lot in our aviation skills. As part of our continental commitment, we will continue to provide Africa with skilled aviation professionals.

“We are delighted to see youths from seven African countries completing one chapter and opening another in their aviation endeavour. We believe in the potential of Africa’s youth to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our centre of excellence. The industry welcomes 660 male and 891 female graduates.”