PM Abiy praises Ethiopian Air Force’s significant achievements
While announcing the Ethiopian Air Force-made aircraft, “Tsehay 2.0” as part of the 89th anniversary of the Air Force, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) praised the Air Force’s milestone achievements.
As the Ethiopian Air Force celebrates its 89th anniversary, it has achieved a significant milestone with the successful readiness for flight of an aircraft named Tsehay 2.0, developed in-house.
Equipped with advanced technology to carry out its missions effectively, this achievement underscores the Air Force’s progress toward realizing its vision of becoming the largest air force in Africa by 2030.The Ethiopian Air Force celebrates 89th founding anniversary
“Tsehay 2.0”, Ethiopian Air Force-made aircraft displayed at 89th anniversary
On Thursday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced the Ethiopian Air Force-made ready-for-flight aircraft, named “Thehay 20”. While celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Ethiopian Air Force has displayed a lot of modern military equipment and drones, including “Tsehay 2.0” aircraft, a flight-ready aircraft produced by the Air Force.
The second African Air Force Forum was held in Bishoftu town
The second Africa Air Force Forum was held on Friday at the Ethiopian Air Force base in Bishoftu town. The forum was attended by air force commanders from various African countries.
During the forum, Ethiopian Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdasa said that the Ethiopian Air Force is ready to play a pivotal role in strengthening African Air forces cooperation.
Air Force Commanders from Morocco, Uganda, Tanzania, Mali, Kenya, Rwanda, Djibouti, Nigeria, Congo Brazzaville, and Niger attended the second African Air Force Forum.
Ethiopian Air Force graduates’ new trainees
The 89th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force was marked this week under the theme, “Sovereign Nation, Invisible Air Force,” at its base in Bishoftu town.
During the closing ceremony this Friday, the anniversary was attended by Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief Commander of the National Air Force Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa, along with African air force commanders, Addis Ababa-based military attachés of various countries and other guests.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian Herald December 1/2024
