Ethiopia creating new Aviation Holding Group

The Ethiopian govt will establish an Aviation Holding Group to oversee the country’s aviation-related interests. According to the govt, the holding firm would manage Ethiopian Airlines, its cargo and MRO services, Ethiopian Aviation Academy, Ethiopian Airports Enterprises (EAE), Ethiopian Inflight Catering Services, and Ethiopian Hotel and Tourism Services. Ethiopian Airlines Group CE Tewolde Gebremariam said, “The Ethiopian govt took an important decision in paving the way for the formation of the Ethiopian Aviation Group as a holding company in line with international best practices, which will enable the transformation of all airports in Ethiopia to upgrade their services to global standards by leveraging the synergy with the successful business model and strategy of Ethiopian Airlines.” <br/>