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What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Ethiopian, the largest airline in Africa What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Ethiopian Becomes the First Airline in Ethiopian to Start flights to Tokyo Africa to Own and Operate the B787 Full Flight Simulator The japanOnly A4 AD for Selamta.pdf 1 Air 1/27/2015 10:56:15 Service AM between Japan and Africa TOKYO C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Continuing with its aviation technology Ethiopian has finalized preparations to start leadership in Africa, Ethiopian, the largest and newWELCOME services to Tokyo TO Narita OUR International most profitable airline of the continent, has Airport in April 21, 2015, in codeshare acquired the first ever B-787 Dreamliner full partnershipHOME with IN fellow TOKYO Star Alliance member, flight simulator in Africa. The installation and All3 Nippontimes weekly Airways, from April Japan’s 2015 leading airline. build-up of the full flight Simulator is in progress at Ethiopian main Hub in Addis Ababa and the www.ethiopianairlines.com first pilot training in the B-787 flight simulator will start in March, 2015. Ethiopian Receives its 11th B787, Fit with Full-Flat Business Class Seat and Latest Generation In-Flight Entertainment Ethiopian Airlines will be welcoming the 11th B787 Dreamliner at its main hub Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on January 31, 2015. Ethiopian will debut its surprisingly roomy new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft clearly purposed for passenger comfort. Business class passengers can now enjoy the Diamond full flat business class seat for a premium travel experience. 2 What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Ethiopian and Air India Ethiopian and Liege Airport Renew Expand Codeshare Their Successful Partnership in Air Cargo Offering Unparalleled Air Connectivity Options between India and Africa Even brighter prospects ahead, owing to fast growth of Africa-Europe trade Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport have agreed to extend for another 5 years their win- Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, win partnership for the transport of air cargo and Air India, India’s national carrier, have between Africa and Europe. expanded their codeshare coverage, thus enabling customers travelling between India Liege Airport has been serving as Ethiopian and Africa to enjoy seamless and unparalleled main European cargo hub since 2008 for Ethi- connectivity options between domestic Indian opian flower exports to the European market points and African destinations. and the import of high value goods into Africa. Employees’ Day at Ethiopian Ethiopian and The Boeing Company colorfully celebrated Employees’ Day at Ethiopian Airlines Headquarter on January 24, 2014. 3 What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Ethiopian CEO on International Media Ethiopian Airlines 2015 outlook: more rapid expansion as it becomes Africa’s largest Airline. http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/ethiopian-airlines-2015-outlook-more-rapid-expansion-as-it- becomes-africas-largest-airline-204559 As reported on CAPA Center for Aviation: Africa-China annual seat capacity for Egypt Air, Ethiopian, Kenya Africa-China annual seat capacity for Egypt Air, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways and AirwaysSAA: 2005 and- South2015 Africa: 2005-2015. Top 10 10 African African Airline airline groups groups ranked by ranked number byof aircraft: number as of of January aircraft: 12, 2015. as of 12-Jan-2015 Rank Airline Widebody Narrowbody Regionals Total 1 ET Ethiopian Airlines 33 26 20 79 3 MS EgyptAir 20 36 12 68 2 SA South African Airways 23 41 0 64 4 AT Royal Air Maroc 6 37 9 52 5 AH Air Algerie 8 22 16 46 6 KQ Kenya Airways 13 12 17 42 7 TU Tunisair 2 28 0 30 8 MN Comair (South Africa) 0 27 0 27 9 W3 Arik Air 4 13 9 26 10 LN Libyan Airlines 3 7 19 17 4 What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 AnnualAnnual passenger passenger traffic traffic for for Ethiopian Ethiopian Airlines Airlines and and Kenya Kenya Airways: Airways: FY 2009FY2009 to FYto 2014: FY2014 EthiopianEthiopian Airlines annual Airlines passenger annual traffic:passenger FY traffic: 2008 FY2008to FY 2014: to FY2014 Exclusive interview with Business Traveler Magazine, Ethiopian CEO talks about the transformation he’s seen in the airline business. http://businesstravelexecutive.com/RedlineNews/Red- lineNews1/Making_Change_73165.aspx 5 What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Ethiopian Celebrates Christmas with the Needy Every Year, Ethiopian celebrated Christmas with orphans from different non-governmental organizations (NGOs) namely; Abebech Gobena, Mary Joy, Alepha School, Mother Teresa etc. at its Headquarters. On January 10, 2015, Ethiopian has shown kind gesture to more than 600 orphans by cherishing them with gifts, musical entertainments and different games. Ethiopian Continues Supporting Hanna Godefa Ethiopian has continued supporting Hannah Godefa in the year 2015. Ethiopian has been supporting Hannah’s sustainable humanitarian movement towards educating and empowering girls, fighting against FGM and fundraising in support of Ethiopian students with stationery materials. What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Pleased Supports Ethiopian Ethiopian Partners with Ministry of Beekeepers’ Association Women, Children and Youth Affairs Ethiopian partnered with Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs in creating market opportunities for women entrepreneurs with the sole purpose of ensuring women participation in economic development endeavors. Ethiopian Supports the 60th Ethiopian encouraged the Ethiopian Beekeepers’ Anniversary Fundraising Event Association while they were touring to the of Nazareth School regions to provide training in apiculture and assisting beekeepers in the production of quality honey and beeswax. Ethiopian Joins Hands with Ethiopian Peace and Development Center Ethiopian joined hands with Ethiopian Peace th and Development Center so as to celebrate Ethiopian was pleased to support the 60 the Center’s Silver Jubilee through recognizing Anniversary Fundraising Event of Nazareth the past and to discuss the way forward in School. The fundraising has aimed to re- strengthening the peace in the Horn of Africa. establish the age-long academic institution. The betterment of the institution has a great impact in guaranteeing a better future prospect for the next Ethiopian generation. 7 What’s up @ ET in January, 2015 Social Media Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to view updates and stories from our archive. WEB www.ethiopianairlines.com www.facebook.com/ethiopianairlines.com www.twitter.com/ flyethiopian www.youtube.com/flyethiopian http://instagram.com/fly.ethiopian 8.