Ethiopian Airlines Receives Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award

Addis Ababa: March 12, 2024

photo_6017281115234093975_x

photo_6017281115234093976_x

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the national flag carrier of Ethiopia, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’ today by the Federal Government of Ethiopia. The Award was given by His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and was conferred to Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has been distinguished for its substantial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it maintained vital air connectivity and also played a pivotal part in the global distribution of the much-needed lifesaving medical supplies and vaccines. The airline's agility and resilience in adapting to the rapidly changing landscape have been instrumental in its recognition. Its achievements in fleet modernization, fast growth and continuous internal capacity building initiatives are the other considerations for the recognition.

Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, reaffirmed the airline's dedication to maintaining its status as a leader in the aviation industry saying, “The Award is a testament to the relentless dedication and hard work of all Ethiopian Airlines employees who have worked tirelessly day and night. This accolade is dedicated to every member of our staff, whose commitment has propelled us to new heights of operational excellence and customer service. It is also a salute to the unwavering commitment and industriousness of every Ethiopian Airlines employee, whose collective efforts have ensured operational continuity and excellence even amidst the most challenging times.”

Ethiopian Airlines extends its heartfelt gratitude to the government of Ethiopia for this honor and reaffirms its commitment to serving the people of Ethiopia and its passengers worldwide with even greater dedication.

Among others, Ethiopian Airlines is a global award winner including Skytrax ‘Best African Airline' for six years in a row.

 

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.  For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com     

Email: CorporateCommunication@ethiopianairlines.com  Contact: (251-11)517-8913/8165/8907    


Ato Mesfin

Mr. Mesfin Tasew
Group Chief Executive Officer

Award
RECENT NEWS
Skytrax-Award-300x247