(Posted 16th October 2026)
A team of experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) led by Mr. Ousman Kemo Manjang Commenced Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program in Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) on the 14th of October.
The kick off ceremony was attended by all stakeholders including high ranking government officials from Ethiopian Aviation Security, Meteorology, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Aviation, prominent private airlines, Aviation tycoons, and ECAA officials.
Opening the event on behalf of Logistics Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Sadat Nesha, Mr. Yohannes Abera, Director General of ECCA said, “Ethiopia recognizes that aviation safety is a fundamental responsibility of the state and a shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the aviation sector. As our aviation industry continues to grow, we remain committed to ensuring that this growth is accompanied by strong, effective, and sustainable safety oversight.”
The team leader on his behalf explained the purpose, mission, duties and procedures of the audit program.
Before embarking on the actual duty, the team spared sometime to visit the newly constructed edifice of the authority.
The mission is scheduled to finalize their audit duties by 27th of October, it was learnt.
