Introduction.
Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation center of excellence, graduated 457 aviation professionals from 12 countries on 17 January 2026, including 58 pilots, 115 aircraft maintenance technicians, and 284 cabin crew members. The graduates, trained through the university’s Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintenance, and Cabin Crew schools, reflect the institution’s growing international reach, with trainees from countries including Ethiopia, Cameroon, Chad, Gabon, Italy, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew highlighted the university’s pivotal role in supplying skilled aviation professionals to the airline and the global aviation industry.
Aviation Projections and Statistics.
Cape Town International Airport set a new record in 2025, handling 11.1 million two-way passengers, with 3.3 million international passengers (up 7% from 2024) and 7.8 million domestic passengers . December alone saw 1.12 million passengers, including 754,000 domestic travelers and 364,000 international travellers, marking an 8% year-on-year increase. Air cargo volumes surged 42% over the first 10 months of 2025,…
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