Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) celebrated its 78th anniversary recently with a historic flight to Cairo commemorating its inaugural international service and highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation. On the flight were Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha who ensured a seamless travel experience for passengers by providing assistance during check-in and boarding processes as well as engaged in in-flight duties.
“This event symbolizes our unwavering commitment to our passengers and our belief that true leadership lies in serving others first. Serving our passengers on this special flight to Cairo is not just a tribute to our first international service but a reaffirmation of our commitment to the ethos of servant leadership. From our humble beginning back in 1946, we’ve come to be the aviation giant in Africa that we are now, pioneering the African aviation with many first aviation innovation introductions to Africa along the way. As we are maturing beautifully, our commitment only gets stronger,” said Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew.
“Our mission extends beyond transportation. We strive to foster a sense of unity and a sense of belonging among our passengers, regardless of their background or belief. This anniversary is a celebration of unity and diversity. By stepping into the roles of our dedicated ground and flight crew, we honor every individual who has been part of our story. Our service today is a promise of continued service excellence for all our passengers,” said CCO Lemma Yadecha.
In line with Ethiopian’s values of community engagement, passengers received Seasons Greeting Packages which included a postcard commemorating the anniversary, serving as a tangible reminder of the airline’s enduring legacy.
