USTDA Supports Aviation in Ethiopia, Creating New Opportunities for U.S. Businesse
June 26, 2018
(USTDA)
Addis Ababa – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a grant with
Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise providing technical assistance including training
for airline management and staff on a range of software, hardware, data
analytics, services and best practices.
The grant supports Ethiopian Airlines’ procurement and implementation of
airlines information technology solutions, consulting services and best
practices, which ultimately will help improve operational efficiency and
profitability of commercial airlines in Africa.
The U.S. travel technology company, Sabre GLBL Inc. (Southlake, Texas), will
carry out the training, which will occur in-country over the course of two
years, concentrated in four workshops.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines,” said
USTDA’s Director, Congressional and Public Affairs, Thomas R. Hardy. “This
project will improve the efficiency and profitability of airlines in Africa,
while creating new business opportunities for U.S. companies.”
“Ethiopian Airlines is one of aviation’s most compelling success stories,
having overcome industry challenges to achieve sustained growth in Africa and
beyond,” said Dino Gelmetti, vice president EMEA, Airline Solutions, Sabre.
“Sabre’s technology has powered Ethiopian Airlines for more than a decade
and we recently announced a seven-year renewal of our SabreSonic passenger
reservations system, along with several new solutions that have almost been
completely implemented. We are now looking forward to providing the carrier
with training on the latest technology that will help increase revenues, enhance
the passenger experience and further drive its reputation as a world-class
airline.”
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