Addis Ababa, January 13, 2026 (ENA)—Various reform measures are being taken to make Ethiopia an aviation hub, Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime said.
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority has issued licenses for two organizations today.
One of the licenses was issued to an organization providing maintenance services for private airlines. The institution is in the Ethiopian Air Force.
Similarly, the authority has also issued license to the Aviation Training School to train people in international cargo aviation service.
Speaking on the occasion, Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime stated that reforms are being taken to make Ethiopia an aviation hub..
According to him, the Bishoftu International Airport, whose construction was recently launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, will create additional capacity in this regard.
He also noted that the licenses granted to the two institutions today in the industry are of great significance.
The license given to the Ethiopian Air Force in the maintenance sector will significantly reduce the costs that private airlines spend on aircraft maintenance, he stated.
Similarly, the other license issued to the Aviation Training School will play a significant role in the national journey to produce skilled manpower in the sector.
He added that the training will have a positive contribution to the movement to produce professionals beyond Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Director-General, Yohannes Abera, said that the accreditation of the institutions has been confirmed as meeting the necessary criteria.
The ceremony was also attended by Ethiopian Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa and other senior government officials and stakeholders.