Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Honoured with AviaDev Award

The award has been presented to Tasew during the grand AviaDev Africa 2025 ceremony that gathered over 500 high profile delegates from across Africa and beyond in Zanzibar.

This distinguished recognition celebrates Tasew’s years of exceptional contribution, and continuing impact on the airline’s success. It also highlights his commendable leadership that is making a change beyond Ethiopian Airlines.

Tasew said on receiving the award: “The joy I feel for receiving the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award is twofold. This award is more than an honour as it is named after Africa’s father of aviation, Ethiopian Airlines’ former CEO and my mentor.” He added, “This award is a testament to the collaborative effort of the entire Ethiopian Airlines’ team. As a Pan- African airline we strive to realise a well-connected Africa and such recognitions strengthens our commitment to do more. Taking this opportunity, I would like to reaffirm my personal and Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to the enhancement of the aviation industry in the continent.”