Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO, has been honoured with the prestigious Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to route development and African aviation.
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 Tasew’s commendable leadership that is making a change beyond Ethiopian Airlines.
Expressing his gratitude Tasew said, “The joy I feel for receiving the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award is twofold. This award is more than an honor 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 realize a well-connected Africa and such recognition 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.”
Under Mesfin’s visionary guidance, Ethiopian Airlines has established itself as a prominent airline group in the aviation sector by attaining significant milestones, setting industry standards for excellence, and reaffirming its commitment to connecting cultures and fostering international collaboration.
