ET STAR 33RD Edition March 2023
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen Mr. Sami Muctar Mrs. Getenesh Balcha Mrs. Kidist Maru Mr. Eyoubeleyou Admassu Mr. Ali Mohammed ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS Engagement Team EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mr. Tesfahun Leta EDITORS Mrs. Kidist Getahun Mrs. Halib Gashaw Mr. Tesfahun Leta Mr. Eskinder Alemayehu LAYOUT DESIGNER Mr. Abebe Arega Mrs. Kidist Getahun PROMOTION & DISTRIBUTION Engagement Team
ADDRESS Group Employee Engagement and Internal Communication Email ;- [email protected] Telephone –251115178225/8725/4397 Organized and presented to you by Group Employee Engagement and Internal Communication office
4 ET- STAR HEALTH CORNER 7 SCIENCE-ABOUT HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING ENOUGH WATER Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Staying hydrated can help support physical performance, prevent headaches and constipation, and more. 1. Helps maximize physical performance Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can significantly impair your physical performance. 2. Significantly affects energy levels and brain function Mild dehydration (fluid loss of 1–3%) can impair energy levels, impair mood, and lead to major reductions in memory and brain performance. 3. May help prevent and treat headaches Drinking water may help reduce headaches and headache symptoms. 4. May help relieve constipation Drinking plenty of water may help prevent and relieve constipation, especially in people who generally don’t drink enough water. 5. May help treat kidney stones Increased water intake appears to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation. 6. Helps prevent hangovers Hang overs are partly caused by dehydration and drinking water can help reduce some of the main symptoms of hangovers. 7. Can aid weight loss Drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight. Source : https://www.healthline.com/
5 ET- STAR FLASHBACK Captain Robert Green receiving cash and paperwork from a local station manager for delivery to Addis Ababa headquarter.
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7 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AVIATION ACADEMY UPGRADED TO UNIVERSITY LEVEL Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the region, is pleased to announce that it has been upgraded to an aviation university. The university has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields. The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training programs such as pilot, aircraft technician, cabin crew, airline sales and services, and other trainings. After it was upgraded to a university level, it has launched degree programs such as BSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering, BSc degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, BSc degree in Aviation Management, BA degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, and MBA in Aviation Management. As a member of the Ethiopian Airlines Group which includes Ethiopian Airports, Ethiopian MRO Services, Ethiopian Inflight Services and Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, the university offers programs with advanced curriculums which are taught by faculty and industry practitioners. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew stated, “After continuous breakthrough expansion and investment, the upgrading of the 65 years old Ethiopian Aviation Academy to a University level offering several degree programs is yet another milestone in the long and successful journey of our airline, and will maintain its leadership in the industry. The University is committed to develop skilled workforce by offering undergraduate and postgraduate aviation programs. The University is expected to produce highly skilled aviation professionals and leaders that meet the growing human resource needs of Ethiopian Airlines Group and other airlines in the region” Ato Kassie Yimam, Managing Director of Ethiopian Aviation University on his part said “We are happy to announce that our 65 years old Academy, which is the secret behind the success of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has transitioned to a university offering degree programs accepting both Ethiopian and international students. The University will continue to contribute to the rapidly growing aviation sector of Ethiopia in particular and the continent at large.” It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Aviation Academy inaugurated a new training center in Hawassa city last month.
8 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO START DIRECT FLIGHT TO KARACHI Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971 and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. The upcoming flight will be operated four times a week per the below schedule: Flight number Frequency Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time ET 0694 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun ADD 21:45 KHI 05:05 ET 0695 Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat KHI 05:55 ADD 08:55 Commenting on the resumption of services to Karachi, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to return to Karachi nearly two decades after we last served the city. As the most populous city in Pakistan, Karachi will be a crucial gateway to Pakistan and the wider South Asia region. As the only flight connecting Pakistan with Africa, the planned service to Karachi will have significant contribution in strengthening the diplomatic and economic relations between the two regions. It will also offer convenient air connectivity to the growing number of Pakistani investors in Africa as well as tourists.” Karachi will be the 37th destination of Ethiopian Airlines in Asia. Currently, Ethiopian is serving more than 145 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations.
9 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO RECONNECT MALAYSIA Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will resume its services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as of 25 March 2023. The flight will be operated four times a week with the ultramodern B787 Dreamliner as per the below schedule. Flight number Frequency Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time ET 0638 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat ADD 23:20 SIN 14:50 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun SIN 15:50 KUL 17:10 ET 0639 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun KUL 23:15 SIN 00:35 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat SIN 02:00 ADD 05:50 Regarding the flight resumption, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to bring our Kuala Lumpur flights back to service. The resumption of the flights reopens convenient and seamless travel options between Kuala Lumpur and more than 60 African destinations. Kuala Lumpur is a destination of choice for both business and leisure travelers, and we are proud to provide a convenient travel option that is suitable for passengers traveling for either of the purposes. These flights are also one of the channels easing the diplomatic and socio-economic ties between Malaysia and Africa thus, the resumption of the service plays a significant role in the relationship of the two regions.” Ethiopian Airlines first commenced its service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with a thrice-weekly service back in 2012. However, the flight was suspended later in 2021.
10 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN HAS COMMENCED A WEEKLY FREIGHTER SERVICE FROM COPENHAGEN TO ADDIS ABABA Ethiopian has commenced a weekly freighter service from Copenhagen to Addis Ababa effective 12th March 2023 with its B767-300F aircraft which has a capacity of 45 tons of cargo per flight. The new route will play an important role in boosting trade between Europe and the rest of the world. Ethiopian also plans to launch five-weekly passenger service to Copenhagen starting from May 2023, which will boost its cargo capacity using the belly hold of its passenger aircraft.
11 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES RECEIVES THE 12TH BOEING 737 MAX 8 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and leading Aviation Group, received the 12th Boeing 737 MAX 8- ETAWH on March 20, 2023, and again will receive the 13th Boeing MAX 8 - ET-AWI this week. As part of the Airline’s vision and strategic road map, this fleet modernization and expansion project is a signal to the world that Ethiopian Airlines Group is investing heavily to operate the youngest and environment-friendly fleet while ensuring passenger safety. This new airplane will not only benefit Ethiopia because of its unmatched operating costs but will also offer more comfort to our passengers. Furthermore, these new planes emit far fewer carbon emissions than older planes, reducing our carbon footprint. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a total of 142 ultra-modern aircraft with an average fleet age of seven years, including the newly received Boeing 737 MAX 8. Ethiopian also has 36 aircraft on order.
12 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SERVES MORE AFRICAN COUNTRIES THAN ANY OTHER CARRIER Just five African countries have flights to 25+ others across the vast continent. Ethiopia is the best linked thanks to Ethiopian Airlines. "No other continent has as many countries as Africa," opened Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General of the African Airlines Association, at CONNECT Route Development Forum in Morocco. By geographic area, Africa is bigger than the USA, Europe, and China combined. Africa has 54 countries, raising an obvious question. Given the size and the myriad of enormous problems affecting its aviation development, including the less discussed issue of visas, how many African countries have flights to other nations across the continent? Ethiopia has flights to 38 other African countries, each served by Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's biggest carrier. OAG indicates that the Star Alliance member has more flights to Somalia than anywhere else, while Benin has the least. Source: https://simpleflying.com/
13 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN INVESTMENT HOLDINGS HOLDS A SIX-MONTH PERFORMANCE DIALOGUE WITH ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GROUP Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) held a six-month performance dialogue with Ethiopian Airlines Group for EFY 2015. The Group reported excellent achievements, exceeding targets for the performance period with 103% of total operating revenue, 119% of international passenger revenue, and 121% of net profit. It was also reported that the aviation academy graduated 236 pilot trainees in the first six months. Moreover, the Group met 130% of its cost-saving target through structural and strategic initiatives. For the next six months, Ethiopian Airlines Group is prioritizing securing a sustainable fuel source and building on its current trajectory to meet its annual targets. Source: Ethiopian Investment Holdings
14 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES PARTICIPATION IN THE ETHIOPIA 2023 HORTI FLORA EXPO Ethiopian Airlines Group and The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association /EHPEA/ have been working together for over a decade to support the growth of the Horticulture sector in Ethiopia. The collaboration has borne fruit and the country has become successful to line up in the front row in the export of horticultural products. Accordingly, Horti Flora Ethiopia 2023 expo was held for the 8th time at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa from March 08 - 10, 2023 in collaboration with HPP Exhibitors worldwide. At this exhibition, key actors of the international supply chain of horticulture and floriculture converged together. At the expo over 120 national and international companies exhibited to promote their export produce and meet pertinent players of the sector drown from government & international organizations like the horticulture growers and exporters actively participated showing their products such as Flowers, Fruit Vegetables, Herbs, Vegetable seed & cutting; Government investment regional offices presented their respective regional investment potentials; horticultural input suppliers & logistic providers also linked with growers and visitors from all over the world created B2B links with growers. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Service, as a strategic partnership to the sector, sponsored a dinner on March 09, 2023, at Skylight Hotel.
15 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF ITS SERVICE TO CHINA Ethiopian Airlines, the leading and fastest growing Airline in Africa, is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. The Airline made its first flight to Shanghai on 21 February,1973 and operated there for a while before it shifted its flights to Beijing on 07 November 1973, which is one of its very popular destinations in Asia. Ethiopian Airlines is the first African carrier to fly to China and has been connecting the country with the whole of Africa for half a century now. China is now one of the biggest markets for Ethiopian Airlines with more passenger services to four destinations, namely, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hong Kong. In addition to its passenger flights, Ethiopian is also operating 31 cargo flights per week to nine destinations in China, including three new additions. The Airline has been serving daily cargo flights to Guangzhou and Hong Kong, four weekly flights to Shanghai and three each to Zhengzhou and Wuhan along with two to Changsha. Ethiopian also added three more freighter destinations to China recently: two weekly flights each to Xiamen and Shenzhen as well as one to Chengdu. With five passenger and nine cargo scheduled services, Ethiopian Airlines operates combined 66 weekly flights to ten destinations in China.
16 ET- STAR KUALA LUMPUR FOUR TIMES A WEEK Starting from March 25, 2023
17 ET- STAR LEARNING AND MOTIVATION COLLABORATION SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE Collaboration and teamwork are all about bringing together different minds and different perspectives to achieve a common goal. Collaboration is more than just meeting with your team to work independently on a divided project, but instead a process that is honed through the development of soft skills. Keep reading to find out more about our top five effective collaboration skills for the workplace! TOP 5 EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION SKILLS: 1. COMMUNICATION Communication is the key to collaboration. Learning how to express yourself and receive others respectfully are critical to the flow of a project. You must understand the strengths and weaknesses of your communication style, as well as how others communicate. With good communication, you can foster a welcoming and validating atmosphere that promotes good collaboration. 2. OPEN-MINDEDNESS Collaboration is about perspective and often the meshing of different ones to create a new idea. Therefore, openmindedness is a critical component. You must be open and willing to listen to those around you. Resistance and stubbornness cause creative thought to stall, bringing the collaboration process to a halt. Even if you disagree with an idea, learn to be open-minded as one of your effective collaboration skills. 3. TRUST No team can be effective without trust between each member. Remember that the people you are working with are trying to achieve the same goal as you. Everyone has the need to feel safe through supportive environments and constructive feedback. 4. FLEXIBILITY No project goes off without a hitch. Whether it’s an internal problem or a logistical shift, remaining flexible when things change is vital. Work on pushing forward and collaborating with others to get the project back on track instead of getting frustrated. Before a project begins, make sure you understand team roles and the goal so that if you do hit a bump in the road, you can find another path to get back on track as a team. 5. POSITIVITY One of the best ways to foster efficiency and success in a collaborative environment is by promoting positivity. The more positive you are, the greater the positivity will be while collaborating with others. Positivity impacts all these other effective collaboration skills by forming trust between members, improving communication, and helping you stay open-minded and flexible. Even if a project goes poorly, remaining positive and learning from your mistakes can help the process be more successful in the future. The more aware we become of ourselves and others in a collaborative environment, the more successful the process. Overall successful collaboration leads to more creativity and efficiency as a unit. Remember these top five effective collaboration skills when working with a team and see for yourself how the process improves! Source: Staff/Force Personnel Service ( https://staff-force.com)
18 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN AVIATION UNIVERSITY • MBA in Aviation Management • B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering • B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering • B.Sc. in Aviation Management & Operations (Airline/Airport) • B.A in Tourism & Hospitality Management • Other Diploma and certificate Aviation programs Aviator, register on etau.edu.et
19 ET- STAR MORAL STORY HASTE MAKES WASTE A hunter had a beautiful hound that always went hunting with him. The faithful dog was a fast friend of the hunter’s only son who loved to play with the dog. The master also loved the hound for its friendship with his young son who was only ten years old. The master of the house had no one else in the house. One day, the hunter went out hunting but forgot to take the hound with him. His son was still asleep in his bed. As he reached the edge of the forest, he found that he had forgotten to bring the hound with him. He decided to go back and bring the hound. He came home but was afraid to see his hound all bloodstained standing at the gate. The hunter thought that the hound had killed his son. He whipped out his sword and killed the dog. Inspirational Moral Stories for Adults He quickly walked into the house and saw blood pools here and there. Just then, he saw his son coming out of his room. The boy told his father that a wolf had come into the house and was about to kill him when the hound pounced upon it and tore it to pieces. The hunter began to cry at his haste in killing the faithful creature. Source: from the internet CONNECTING CAPE TOWN MORE THAN EVER BEFORE STARTING FROM MARCH 26, 2023 INTRODUCING SECOND FLIGHT SERVICE ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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21 ET- STAR CORPORATE MATTERS Protect and safeguard the company’s Physical, Financial and Intellectual property! No employee shall use these assets for any purpose not related to the Company business without proper Authorization. Protect Ethiopian Name, Brand and Logo No employee shall demonstrate any degrading and shameful act in public while wearing Company uniform and /or while on duty. No employee shall ever use inappropriate picture, video, statements, gestures, body language, and so on in and outside of the Ethiopian premise including on social media using Ethiopian name, ID Card, and logo.
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23 ET- STAR THE MONTH IN ET SAFETY AWARENESS Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has successfully conducted an hour long, full-scale emergency drill inside the airport The drill helps to assess and validate the response capability, emergency equipment, communication and coordination of all personnel and agencies involved in emergency aid providing. Furthermore, the exercise also provides emergency response personnel from outside the airport the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the airport’s layout and resources which is a crucial element at times of real emergency situations. Accordingly, movement of emergency service vehicles between local hospitals and the airport has also been part of the exercise. Addis Ababa Airport conducts emergency drill exercises every other year. VISITATION Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to welcome a delegation from Atlanta led by Mr. Balram Bheodari, General Manager of Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The delegation included the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta, Executive Director Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs-City of Atlanta, Airport Director - International Business and Director Air Service Development. The team visited Ethiopian state-of-the-art facilities and held fruitful discussions with Chairman of Ethiopian Airlines Group Management Board Mr. Girma Wake, Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew and Ethiopian executive management members.
24 ET- STAR THE MONTH IN ET SERVICE PIN AWARD ET-MRO celebrated employees' 15th and 10th years' Service Awards on March 21, 2023, in the presence of MD ET-MRO Services.
25 ET- STAR THE MONTH IN ET RETIREE FAREWELL Employee Main Cafeteria team held farewell program on the 28th of February 2023 for Kemal Endeshaw, who served Airline for 26 years. On the program, Mr. Kemal conveyed a message saying that he is grateful for the warm farewell party and that his colleagues should transfer ET’s culture to the coming generation as he did to them. Mr. Dawit Yilma, Mgr. Employee Cafeterias , said “Mr. Kemal has been a very good chef throughout his term and has been a very well-behaved person. Working with him was never an issue for anyone in cafeteria kitchen . He was known for his innovative cuisine, coached and trained cooks with a variety of cooking techniques, about kitchen safety and sanitation. Recipe and menu development, plating dishes in a visually pleasing manner, about nutrition and how to cook healthy meals. how to use a variety of ingredients and how to use cooking methods from different cultures and taste a variety of flavours . Besides all these, He was very accurate and punctual in his job role. We wish him all the best of luck and a Happy retirement! We will miss you at the office!”
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27 ET- STAR AREA NEWS ADDITIONAL NIGHT FLIGHT FROM/TO ACCERA,GHANA INNUAGURAL CEREMONY 29TH MARCH 2023 SINGAPORE FLIGHT INAUGURAL MARCH 26TH, 2023
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29 ET- STAR ETHIOPIAN EMPLOYEES’ ARTWORK FABRIC ON CANVAS SIZE; 106 X 105 CM By: Yidnekachew Dawit, Paint Technician
30 ET- STAR MY CAMERA by Robel Mekonnen Accounting Specialist
31 ET- STAR Congratulation! Dr. Asegid Belay Technical Instructor Ethiopian Aviation University Ph. D on the Application of Renewable Energy System and Regenerative Breaking in the Traction System under Electrical Engineering HAPPY MOMENT
32 ET- STAR QUESTION AND ANSWER LAST MONTH QUESTION Mr. Leykun Berhanu who answered the question quick. ♦ What is the theme for this year 'International Women's Day' set by the UN? “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” Congratulations Leykun THIS MONTH’S QUESTION ♦ What are the new destinations Ethiopian Airlines planning to launch in May 2023? Terms of the Competition Competitors will be rated based on their score and speed. Competitors shall email their answers to [email protected] Answers must be sent until the end of the working day on April 07,2023 (only until 05:00 PM). If you have questions or suggestions, please call us at extension 8725.
33 ET- STAR VOTE FOR US! Ethiopian has been named a finalist in the “Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year Award, African Region” and “Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year Award” categories by Freight Week Sustainability Award, 2023. The final round of voting has begun. Give us your vote of confidence by clicking the link below before April 30, 2023. https://lnkd.in/eiNwsZZa VOTE FOR US!
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