What’s up @ ET in May 2016

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ETHIOPIAN AVIATION ACADEMY - Awarded "Airline Service Provider of the Year" by AFRAA - Certified by ICAO as ICAO Regional Training Center of Excellence What’s up @ ET in May 2016

Ethiopian Won African Airline of the Year 2016 Award

Ethiopian has won the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016 during the 25th An- niversary African Aviation Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition and African Aviation Summit held on May 11, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The award was presented to Ethiopian in recognition of its financial performance, fleet modernization, route network expansion, in-flight service, overall customer care and its outstanding contribution to aviation development in Africa.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Mesfin Tassew, Chief Operating Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said, “ We are pleased to win the ‘African Airline of the Year 2016 Award’, which is a testimony of Ethiopian 70 years of commitment to bring Africa together and closer to the rest of the world. It is also a recognition of the visionary leadership of Ethiopian management and the hard work of thousands of Ethiopian employees who work hard to keep our beloved airline shining in the skies. On behalf of the Ethiopian Executive Management and myself, I would like to thank African Aviation for the recognition.”

Presenting the award, Mr Nick Fadugba, CEO African Aviation, remarked, “Ethiopian Airlines continues to set the pace through its tangible achievements and is a source of great pride to Africa. In addition, ET has also excelled in the provision of technical services to African and non-African airlines and has made an enormous contribution to the development of Aviation Human Resources for the African continent, particularly in the fields of aircraft maintenance, pilot and cabin crew training.”

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ICAO has certified Ethiopian Aviation Academy as the ICAO Regional rainingT Center of Excellence

Ethiopian Aviation Academy has been recognized as ICAO Regional Training Center of Excellence on May 11, 2016 at the ICAO’s Global Aviation Training and TRAINAIR PLUS symposium held at Conrad hotel in Seoul, Korea.

Ethiopian Aviation Academy has been awarded as “Airline Service Provider of the Year” by AFRAA

Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA) received an award as the “Airline Service Provider of the Year” by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The award was given at the AFRAA Aviation Stakeholders Convention that was held in Kigali Rwanda on May 8, 2016.

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Ethiopian has received Award of Excellence in Kano, Nigeria

Ethiopian has received an Award of Excellence from Kano State Council of Youth Traders (KASCOYT) in Nigeria. The award was given in recognition of ET’s efforts, contributions, punctuality as well as modernizing airline activities and good hospitality to passengers. KASCOYT also gave the association’s official logo printed on goat skin to Ato Elias Teshome, Traffic and Sales Manager Kano.

The ceremony was held on May 14, 2016 during a general business meeting of KASCOYT attended by the Vice President of Nigerian Travel Agencies Association as well as dignitaries representing the Emir of Kano and the Governor of the state. After receiving the award, Ato Elias thanked the association, the Emir of Kano, Governor of Kano and the Nigerian government at large for the support given to ET.

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Pilots’ Day Colourfully Celebrated at Ethiopian on May 28, 2016

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Ethiopian Cargo launches flights to Guangzhou

Ethiopian Cargo Services launched new cargo freighter flights to Guangzhou, China on May 4, 2016 further expanding its network of destinations as the airline marks its 70 years of service. Guangzhou has now become ET’s third cargo destination for scheduled flights in Greater China next to Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Ethiopian to start flights to Istanbul

Ethiopian will start thrice weekly services to Istanbul with the latest B737-800 New Generation with Sky Interior, as of its Winter schedule. Istanbul is the largest European city and Turkey’s historic, industrial and financial capital

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ET Group CEO Met with General Electric, Vice Chairman, Mr. John G. Rice

Mr. John G. Rice whie visiting Ethiopian faciites

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ET Group CEO Met with Turkish Airline CEO, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil

During the meeting, it was agreed upon that the two airines should engage in more discussion that should lead towards a joint venture.

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Ethiopian; continues sharing its 70 years of rich experience and fruitful Journey

H.E. Justin Kalumba, Minister of Transport of Democratic Republic of Congo visited Ethiopian facilities

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Ethiopian; continues sharing its 70 years of rich experience and fruitful Journey

Chinese Officials

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Ethiopian; continues sharing its 70 years of rich experience and fruitful Journey

Wolega University

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Ethiopian; continues sharing its 70 years of rich experience and fruitful Journey

High Officials and Gold Members

Construction Design

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News from our Area Offices

ADD Sales Office sold an engagement package to hold engagement party on Q-400

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News from our Area Offices

UAE Area Office Colorfully Celebrated Ethiopian Airlines 70 Years of Success and 35 Years of Service to Dubai on 10th May, 2016 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai Downtown.

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Rahel, Tsion and Kelemva

Selam and Shewaye

Abdulla Al Salloum and Abdel Fattah Jemal, Yonas and Enquanhone Abrhaam and Ali Asmouni Two reasons To celebraTe Ethiopian Airlines celebrated their 70th anniversary, and also their 35 years of service in the UAE at Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai. Photos: Mohammed Mustafa Khan

Hina Bakht and Michel Noblet Sheryl Birao and Sarah Ramos Mohammed Berihu and N.G. Shiva Prakash Abdi and Etetu

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Seychelles Area office sponsors African day in Seychelles

Organized under the umbrella of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the FEtAfrik is annual militaristic festival and a colorful expression of African and Seychellois Kreol culture. It is also amongst one of the most important festivals where the Seychelles connects with Africa, one of the three continents from which the inhabitants of the Seychelles originates. As being an indigenous Pan-African airline connecting Africa with its major global trading centers, Ethiopian Airlines was proud to be part of this unique event which reestablishes the historical and cultural links between Seychelles and Africa.

ET Muscat colorfully celebrated the 70th year of anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony at its town office.

The team has reaffirmed its historical commitment to dedicatedly and meaningfully contribute positively for the growth of Ethiopian Airlines. The motto has been “together we will make a difference and team work is always a symbol of success.” The team is composed of ET and partner’s staff. ET is associated with NTT (National Travel and Tourism) a reputed TMC in the Sultanate of Oman whose partnership dates back over 30 years.

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From the Memories of our 70 years Journey

An early transit lounge.

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Ethiopian Group CEO, Ato Tewolde GebreMariam interview on EBC Nuro ena Business program. The segment dubbed “Meet your role model” aims at motivating young people to move up to top leadership positions. To listen to part one of the interview please follow the below link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOUwQEY3xj8

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Tips on investment opportunities in Ethiopia

Aiming to become the continent’s top light manufacturing hub, Ethiopia is set to attract globally renowned apparel, textile, fashion and designing companies to its newly-erected Hawassa Industrial Park, which is to be completed in the coming months. Get more on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ZtBd330PY&feature=youtu.be

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Local Press Clippings

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International Press Clippings

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20 What’s up @ ET in May 2016 Ethiopian on the World Wide Web (WWW)

1- Islam Infos, 22 April 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines : Les 7 secrets d’un succès continental (“Ethiopian Airlines: 7 secret of a continental success”)

2- Afrique Presse, 22 April 2016, Pan-African, Ethiopian Airlines : Les 7 secrets d’un succès continental (“Ethiopian Airlines: 7 secret of a continental success”)

3- Togo Face, 25 April 2016, Togo, Ethiopian Airlines déservira New York par Lomé au Togo (“Ethiopian to Launch Flights to New York via Lome in Togo “)

4- Islam Infos, 26 April 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Infrastructures : la nouvelle aérogare de Lomé (enfin) inaugurée(“The new terminal of Lomé (finally) inaugurate”) 5- Forbes Afrique, 1 May 2016, Pan-African, Les hubs aériens, points d’ancrage stratégiques («The air hubs, strategic anchor points”) 6- Forbes Afrique, 1 May 2016, Pan-African, La bataille pour le ciel africain («The battle fo the africain sky») Afrikmag, 3 May 2016, Pan-African, Neutral, Les autorités augmentent la capacité d’acceuil de l’aérogare de Lomé (“The authorities are increasing the capacity of the terminal Lome”)

7- Africa Diligence, 3 May 2016, Pan-African, Ethiopie : chronique d’une émergence économique en cours (“Ethiopia: chronicle of an ongoing economic emergence”)

8- Africa Top Sucess, 5 May 2016, Pan-African, John Kufuor: l’ex président ghanéen à la tête de “Djondo Fellowship” (“John Kufuor: ex ghanean president, head of Djondo Fellowship”)

9- IciLome, 5 May 2016, Togo, Neutral, ASKY Airlines rallie Lomé à Washington à partir de juillet prochain (“Asky Airlines announces a direct connection to washington from its hub of Lomé”)

10- Arthur Himins, 6 May 2016, Pan-African, Retour sur les 70 ans d’Ethiopian Airlines (“Back on Ethiopian Airline’s 70th anniversary”)

11- Afrique Expansion, 9 May 2016, Pan-African, , Asky Airlines annonce pour bientôt, une liaison directe sur New York à partir de son hub de Lomé (“Asky Airlines announces a direct connection to New York from its hub of Lomé”) 12- Agence Ecofin, 10 May 2016,Pan-African , Asky Airlines annonce pour bientôt, une liaison directe sur New York à partir de son hub de Lomé (“Asky Airlines announces a direct connection to New York from its hub of Lomé”) 13- Les Dirigeantes, 11 May 2016, Pan-African, Ethiopian Airlines mise sur son équipage 100% féminin avec les Lucy du ciel (“Ethiopian Airlines put on his 100% feminine crew with the Lucy of the sky”) 14- Le nouveau Gabon, 11 May 2016, Gabon, Asky lance un recrutement du personnel navigant commercial au Gabon (“Asky launches recruitment of cabin crew in Gabon”) 15- Afreepress, 11 May 2016, Pan-African, ASKY Airlines rallie Lomé à New York à partir de juillet prochain (“From July, Asky will flight to New York via Lome”)

16- APA, 12 May 2016, Pan-African, Asky va desservir New York en partenariat avec Ethiopian Airlines (“Asky will flight to New York in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines”)

17- Star Africa, 12 May 2016, Pan-African, Asky va desservir New York en partenariat avec Ethiopian Airlines (“Asky will flight to New York in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines”)

18- Mali web, 12 May 2016, Mali, Trafic international de stupéfiant : La Sénégalaise Maguette Thiam condamnée à 5 ans de prison ferme (“International drug trafficking: The Senegalese Maguette Thiam was sentenced to 5 years in prison”)

19- Mali actu, 12 May 2016, Mali, Trafic international de stupéfiant : La Sénégalaise Maguette Thiam condamnée à 5 ans de prison ferme (“International drug trafficking: The Senegalese Maguette Thiam was sentenced to 5 years in prison”)

20- Horizon news, 12 May 2016, Togo, Dès Juillet Asky planera dans le ciel de News york via Lomé (“In July, Asky Air-

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lines will start a new fight to New York from its hub of Lomé”)

21- Alloco, 17 May 2016, Pan-African, Infrastructures : la nouvelle aérogare de Lomé (enfin) inaugurée (“The new terminal of Lomé (finally) inaugurated”)

22- Agence Ecofin, 17 May 2016,Pan-African , Asky communique son nouveau programme de vol à partir du 21 mai 2016 (“Asky communicates its new flight schedule from May 21”)

23- Focus Info, 18 May 2016, Togo, M. Henok TEFFERA, Directeur général d’ASKY : « La compagnie se porte très bien et est plutôt en expansion (“Mr. Henok TEFERRA, CEO of ASKY: «The company is doing very well and growth well”)

24- Akeza, 18 May 2016, Burundi, Ethiopian Airlines s’est distingué dans le soutien du festival Buja Sans Tabou (“Ethi- opian Airlines has distinguished itself in supporting the festival Buja without Taboo”)

25- Xinhuanet (Chinese news agency), 19 May 2016, International, L’Académie d’aviation éthiopienne certifiée com- me centre de formation d’excellence régional (“ICAO has certified Ethiopian Aviation Academy as the ICAO Re- gional Training Center of Excellence”)

26- Actusen, 19 May 2016, Senegal, Trafic international de stupéfiant : La Sénégalaise Maguette Thiam condamnée à 5 ans de prison ferme (“International drug trafficking: The Senegalese Maguette Thiam was sentenced to 5 years in prison”)

27- Alome.com, 19 May 2016, Togo, Démarrage des vols à destination de New-York en partenariat avec Ethiopian Airlines (“Asky will start flight to New York in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines”)

28- Panapress, 19 May 2016, Pan-African, Le centre de formation d’Ethiopian Airlines reconnu centre d’excellence de l’Oaci (“ICAO has certified Ethiopian Aviation Academy as the ICAO Regional Training Center of Excellence”)

29- Yeclo.com, 19 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Le centre de formation d’Ethiopian Airlines reconnu centre d’excellence de l’Oaci (“ICAO has certified Ethiopian Aviation Academy as the ICAO Regional Training Center of Excellence”)

30- Le Temoin.Org, 20 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines va assurer la desserte d’Istanbul (“Ethiopian to start flights to Istanbul”)

31- Afriki Presse, 20 May 2016, Pan-African, Aviation : Ethiopian Airlines reconnu formateur régional d’excellence (“Ethiopian Aviation certified Regional Training Center of Excellence”)

32- Alwida, 20 May 2016, Chad, Neutral, Istanbul rejoint le réseau d’Ethiopian Airlines (“Ethiopian to start flights to Istanbul”)

33- Panapress, 21 May 2016, Pan-African, Ethiopian Airlines va assurer la desserte d’Istanbul (“Ethiopian to start flights to Istanbul”)

34- Alerte Info (News agency), 23 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines distinguée “meilleure compagnie aéri- enne” africaine de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian Wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

35- Next Afrique, 23 May 2016, Pan-African, L’académie d’aviation d’Ethiopian certifiée Centre de Formation régio- nal d’Excellence de l’OACI (“ICAO has certified Ethiopian Aviation Academy as the ICAO Regional Training Center of Excellence”)

36- Imatin, 24 May 2016,Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines élue meilleure compagnie aérienne 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

37- Africain info, 24 May 2016, Pan-African, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de l’an- née 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

38- Burkina 24, 24 May 2016, Burkina, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

39- Côte d’ivoire.net, 24 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de

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l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

40- Pme Pmi Magazine, 24 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

41- Le Banco Net, 24 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

42- Le Débat Ivoirien, 24 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Compagnie Aérienne de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

43- AIP (news agency), 24 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines a été désignée meilleure compagnie aérienne (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”)

44- Eburnie News, 25 May 2016, Cote d’Ivoire / Pan-African, Neutral, Ethiopian remporte le prix de la Meilleure Com- pagnie Aérienne de l’année 2016 (“Ethiopian wins African Airline of the Year 2016 Award”) 45- Nouvel Horizon, 26 May 2016, Senegal, Encore la meilleure compagnie aérienne !(“Still the best airline company”)

46- http://www.panapress.com/pana-dossier-6-AFRAA-lang1-index.html

47- https://yeclo.africanaute.com/2016/05/19/le-centre-de-formation-dethiopian-airlines-reconnu-centre-dexcel- lence-de-loaci/

48- http://www.letemoin.org/flux-rss-panapress/

49- http://www.afrikipresse.fr/afrique/aviation-ethiopian-airlines-reconnu-formateur-regional-d-excellence

50- http://www.alwihdainfo.com/Istanbul-rejoint-le-reseau-d-Ethiopian-Airlines_a33570.html

51- http://www.panapress.com/pana-2-lang1-ECO-index.html

52- http://alerte-info.net/alerte_details.php?f=15414

53- http://www.nextafrique.com/l-academie-d-aviation-d-ethiopian-certifiee-centre-de-formation-regional-d-ex- cellence-de-l-oaci

54- http://www.imatin.net/article/technologies/ethiopian-airlines-elue-meilleure-compagnie-ae- rienne-2016_37807_1464121231.html

55- http://pmepmimagazine.info/actulites-africaines/ethiopian-remporte-prix-de-meilleure-compagnie-ae- rienne-de-lannee-2016/

56- http://www.lebanco.net/banconet/bco28474.htm

57- http://aip.ci/la-compagnie-ethiopian-airlines-designe-meilleur-compagnie-aerienne-2016/

58- http://www.ledebativoirien.net/2016/05/24/ethiopian-meilleure-compagnie-aerienne-de-lannee-2016/

59- http://www.africain.info/news=670506

60- http://www.burkina24.com/2016/05/24/ethiopian-remporte-le-prix-de-la-meilleure-compagnie-aerienne-de- lannee-2016/

61- http://www.cote-d-ivoire.net/news=670506

62- http://eburnienews.net/ethiopian-remporte-le-prix-de-la-meilleure-compagnie-aerienne-de-lannee-2016/

23 What’s up @ ET in May 2016 ETHIOPIA Ethiopian Patriots Day

Patriots’ Victory Day is a public holiday that marks the end of the Italian occupation. It commemorates those who died during the occupation and honors veterans of the resistance movement. The holiday is celebrated on May 5.

In the early 20th century, Ethiopia was the only African country that was not colonized and retained its sovereignty. However, it independence was challenged by the Second Italo-Ethiopian war that started in October 1935 resulting in the military occupation of the country.

Italian troops entered Addis Ababa on May 5, 1936, and hoisted the Italian tricolor in front of the Italian legation. Thus the occupation of Ethio- pia began. At the early stages of WWII, British forces helped patriot Ethiopian fighters lib- erate the country. Patriots’ Victory Day was declared to commemorate the end of the occupation.

On the occasion of Patriots’ Victory Day, solemn wreath- laying ceremonies are held at war memorials and monuments throughout the country. The main ceremony takes place in the capital of Addis Ababa, it is attended by government officials, mili- tary leaders and diplomats as well as representatives of patriot as- sociations and city residents.

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