Ethiopian Airlines marks Int'l Women's Day with all-women-functioned flight

Ethiopian Airlines on Friday operated an all-women-functioned flight from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to London, the United Kingdom, to mark International Women's Day. The Ethiopian flag carrier said that the all-women-functioned flight envisaged a dual aim of acknowledging women aviation experts while inspiring future generations of women in the aviation sector. In connection with International Women's Day, which fell on Friday, the Ethiopian flag carrier held a special ceremony honoring women's contribution to the aviation industry, featuring the all-women-crew flight. The event, which was held under the theme "Empowering Women: Connecting Africa," brought together senior Ethiopian government officials, diplomats based in Addis Ababa, as well as women staff of Ethiopian Airlines. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, acknowledged the "invaluable role" of women in driving the success of Ethiopian Airlines.<br/>