Ethiopian Airlines, or Ethiopian, is soaring high above the aviation industry and crisscrossing the global horizon. It is a source of pride to citizens and the country, not to mention the prestige it lends to the continent and colored people. Ethiopian, which was there before the continent rid itself of colonization, ranks first in Africa and 36th among the 100 shortlisted Airlines worldwide.
Since its inception 78 years ago, it has been a bearer of the tricolor on the global horizon. It is an airline that emerged with flying colors in the red-hot aviation industry, surmounting roadblocks of every kind.
The pioneer airline seen as the epitome of Ethiopians’ all-rounded caliber in the global backdrop is composed of a world-famous flying school, a standard aircraft technicians training center, a gigantic hotel, and a catering center that accommodates delicacies and beverages needed for flight services. Transporting passengers and ferrying goods to a multitude of destinations in the world, continent and inland, it has won worldwide acclaim. Marked with Ethiopians’ inherent cordiality it is a sought-after airline in the world. On grounds of these virtues, it has been bagging numerous accolades across the globe.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, almost all Airlines were crippled. In this period of trial, exercising all the necessary care and turning a calamity into an opportunity, Ethiopian was delivering all necessary medicinal and pharmaceutical packages to victims and hospitals rendering a timely transportation service. As the saying goes “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” in so doing, it has further worked its way into the hearts of its clients adding allurement and privilege-reflecting feathers to its cap.
Keeping abreast with modern aviation technology and scaling up its competency from time to time, it has maintained its doable tempo in the aviation industry for a long time. It is also at the forefront when it comes to ordering cutting-edge planes and conversing well with them fast. Even before rivals with big names take the initiative it embraces the latest technologies. What other example could be cited than the Airbus A 350-1000 Ethiopian purchased recently? The Airbus is believed to bolster Ethiopian’s leading role in the aviation industry.
The ultra-modern technologies the Airbus is equipped with to cater to all the demands of clients, its added comfort, and its environment-friendliness on top of its fuel-saving nature are factors that buttress Ethiopian’s role of a victor. The introduction of the plane is also a warrant to the furtherance of Africa’s aviation industry. It reinforces Ethiopian Airlines’ effort of hitting all targets it aimed at attaining by 2035. It also showcases the airline’s conviction to step up the level of services it gives to its clients. Given its current posture, it is not hard to prognosis that it will double the gap between itself and the one tagging it in the continental rank list.
When the construction of the international airport that could accommodate from 100 to 130 million passengers annually sees the day’s light Ethiopian will not only be the biggest airline in Africa but also one with a mammoth airport in the continent.
The new facet of Ethiopian is a harbinger to the burgeoning of Ethiopia’s economy. Furthermore, it paves the strategic path the country mounted to crystalize prosperity. It is another milestone in the history of the towering airlines.
True to Ethiopian, Ethiopians with a spirit of ones and love, must work better than their best to allow the country surge ahead in the avenue of affluence getting debilitating poverty behind their back. The success story must be repeated in all spheres of endeavors.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 10 NOVEMBER 2024
