What s ET in February, 2015

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1 Ethiopian, the largest airline in Africa

2 Ethiopian Won ATW Best Regional Airline in the World Award Ato Tewolde and Ethiopian Cabin Crew Receives the Award from Victoria Moores, ATW European Bureau Chief Ethiopian Airlines has won the Best Regional Airline of the Year award among airlines of all regions in the world by Air Transport World (ATW) at the 41 st annual Air Transport World Airline Industry Achievement Awards ceremony held in Washington D.C. on 25 February The awards, which are among the most coveted in the aviation industry, were created in 1974 to recognize excellence in the sector with the vote of the most renowned journalists of the industry. Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines and Non-Profit Organizations Join Together for Humanitarian Flight Boeing joined with Ethiopian Airlines and three separate non-profit organizations (NGO s) to deliver more than 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms) of medical supplies and equipment for charities and hospitals in Ethiopia and Somalia. The deliveries were made to a number of medical institutions via NGO groups Horn of Africa Neonatal Development Services (HANDS), Vital Voices Global Partnerships Inc. and Seattle Alliance Outreach (SAO). The shipment includes an autoclave to sterilize surgery equipment which will be used by a new kidney dialysis center in Ethiopia; as well as neonatal medical equipment for Jimma University, College of Public Health & Health Sciences which is dedicated to saving infant lives. 2

3 Ethiopian to Increase Flights to Mumbai to Double Daily Ethiopian Graduates 172 Aviation Professionals Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations to start double daily flights to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport starting March Ethiopian has been providing reliable air service to Mumbai for over 43 years with the launch of its first flight in December The airline currently has daily flights to Mumbai and New Delhi. Ethiopian Aviation Academy has graduated 16 pilots, 96 aviation technicians, 36 cabin crew and 24 marketing professionals at a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters on 19 February Icon Women at Ethiopian Compelling Women in the Travel Industry The Honorary Good Will Ambassador Rahel Assefa, Ethiopian Airlines Marketing Vice President, honored as the Most Compelling Women in the Travel Industry by Premier Traveler. Congratulations! Sister Seblewongel Degefa, Ethiopian Airlines Director Addis Ababa Sales, has been appointed as an Honorary Good Will Ambassador by Zer Ethiopia, a local company engaged in alleviating economic problems of female students that are enrolled in higher academic institutions. 3

4 Did You Know This? Ethiopian, the equal oportunity employer...a typical Ethiopian family dream come true. The sky is the limit! Will you mary me?, proposed the Aviation Maintenance Training School graduate Ethiopian celebrated Valantine s Day by offering special fare. Ethiopian celebrated Chineese New Year. 4

5 Ethiopian, the Presidential Airline President Museveni used Ethiopian for his travel to Nairobi. Archbishop Berhaneyesus, the new Cardinal, arrived to a happy welcoming crowd at Addis Ababa airport. The Mayor of Aurora, Colorado, Mr. Steve Hogan flew ET and visited the state-of-the-art facilities of Ethiopian. Ethiopian Senior management welcoming Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth & Mr. Mogens Jensen, Danish Minister for Trade and Development, upon arrival aboard Ethiopian H.E. Alsaud Fahad Bin Mogren, son of the 2nd king of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia flew Ethiopian. Boeing Commercial Airplane Leadership Team visited Ethiopian facilities. 5

6 Corporate Social Responsibility Pleased to Support the 13 th St. Patrick s Day Charity Ball Ethiopian has sponsored the 13 th St. Patrick s Day Charity Ball that will be organized by the Irish Society of Ethiopia to be held in March 21, The Ball offers a memorable evening of unique entertainment, while raising money for three leading charitable entities that are doing exceptional work for the less fortunate. Ethiopian stands with those aiming to help the needy. Privileged to Support Mango Ethiopian, in its endeavor to build-up indigenous film production centers, has supported Mango Production while transporting 235kg of filming equipment from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. The equipment was a key to produce the first ever mini movie with Yegna s the behavioral change program created by Girl Hub Ethiopia. Ethiopian supports the art sector that educates and encourages the youth. Ethiopia Ethiopia ranked 7th among top 10 best tourist destination for Come and explore the wonderlands of Ethiopia.

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