Ethiopian Airlines is partnering with Aviators Africa School Club (AASC), to meet with the growing pace of air traffic and to ensure the availability of seasoned manpower in the sector.

Aviators Africa Academy (AAA), an initiator of the school club in Nigeria was born out of the need to inspire the next generation in the aviation and aerospace in the country.

Manager, Sales and Business Development, Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy, Mrs Tigist Terefe said the airline was pleased to be partnering with the school club in ensuring that the sector has adequate manpower.

She said the Ethiopian Airlines Academy has been providing assistance to other Africans countries in the area of personnel training since the establishment of its training centre.

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy (EAA) has trained close to 12,000 professionals in different aviation fields from all over the continent of Africa, Ethiopia included.

EAA is the largest and most modern aviation training academy in Africa offering range of training services including Pilots training, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Cabin Crew, Ground Services, Cargo, Dangerous Goods Transportation regulation & handling etc.

EAA is ready to train aspiring youth of the continent in its different training programs using modern technologies & a practical experience in an airline operation environment.

According to Terefe, EAA is very glad to take part in support of the launch ceremony of Aviators Africa School Club in Lagos, Nigeria.