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Ethiopian Airlines secures IATA CEIV Pharma recertification for safe pharma logistics

Ethiopian Airlines secures IATA CEIV Pharma recertification for safe pharma logistics
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Mr. Kassie Yimam VP Ethiopian Aviation Trainings | Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has successfully received the IATA CEIV Pharma recertification for 2025. The airline first achieved this accreditation in 2022, becoming the pioneer in Africa to meet the globally recognized standards for the safe and efficient handling of pharmaceutical products.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, remarked on this achievement, stating: “This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare logistics. With a global network spanning key healthcare logistics hubs, Ethiopian Airlines positions itself as a trusted partner in Pharma and life science logistics. We are dedicated to supporting the healthcare industry by providing reliable and efficient air cargo services that meet the highest international standards. Our goal is to make Addis Ababa the premier Pharma corridor in the global south, leveraging its strategic geographical location to address the logistical challenges of healthcare air transportation.”

The recertification emphasizes Ethiopian Airlines' dedication to maintaining high standards of operational excellence through modernizing cold chain infrastructure, specialized training, and innovative technologies tailored for pharmaceutical logistics needs. This certification assures customers, partners, and regulators of consistent and reliable operations that align with international standards.

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Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services stands as Africa's largest cargo network operator. It operates with a fleet that includes 10 Boeing 777-200F, 3 Boeing 767-300F, and 4 Boeing 737-800F dedicated freighters alongside over 150 passenger aircraft. The airline serves more than 70 dedicated cargo destinations and over 140 passenger destinations across various regions including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Its cargo facility boasts cutting-edge technology with an annual capacity of one million tons.

Ethiopian Airlines Group is noted as one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally and holds a significant share of Africa's passenger and cargo network. Over its seventy-eight years of operation, it has become one of Africa’s leading carriers with an extensive fleet comprising modern aircraft like Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s; Airbus A350-900; A350-1000; and De Havilland Q400.

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