Houston, Texas USA – CPaT Global today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Ethiopian Airlines. CPaT will provide Ethiopian Airlines with Aircraft Systems courses for the Airbus A350, Boeing B737NG, B737 MAX, B737‑800BCF, B777, B787, and the Dash8‑Q400, supporting their large and diverse fleet, along with Interactive Diagrams, Differences Courses, and CPaT’s robust library of General Subjects.
“Partnering with Ethiopian Airlines is an exciting milestone for CPaT,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “Supporting a carrier with such a large and diverse fleet underscores CPaT’s ability to deliver comprehensive, flexible training to meet the needs of airlines operating on a global scale. We are proud to contribute to Ethiopian Airlines’ continued success as Africa’s leading airline.”
Commenting on the new contract, Ethiopian Airlines Vice President Capt. Yoseph Hailu said, “The global aviation industry’s training needs are evolving at a rapid pace, and this collaboration ensures that our pilots remain at the cutting edge of that evolution. By combining the expertise of Ethiopian Flight Operations Training and Standards with CPaT Global’s training excellence, we are creating a seamless pathway for the next generation of pilots.”
Ethiopian Airlines, headquartered in Addis Ababa, operates one of the largest aviation training ecosystems in Africa. Ethiopian Flight Operations Training and Standards, a key division of the airline, oversees more than 1,800 pilots and operates nine full flight simulators. Working closely with Ethiopian Aviation University, one of the Ethiopian Airlines Group business units, it serves as the backbone of the airline’s pilot training and professional development programs.
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.
Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.
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