Air transport
Ensuring a competitive and efficient aviation market through strategic planning, economic regulation, and international negotiations.
Strategic planning
Developing robust action plans to enhance the quality of air navigation services. We focus on technical ability to regulate the industry while meeting global safety and efficiency standards.
Economic regulation
"Promoting a progressive regulatory environment to ensure market access, fair competition, and the widest possible choice of options for domestic and international travel."
Functional services
Air services negotiations
Bilateral and multilateral agreements for international traffic rights.
Operating permits
Granting permissions for both scheduled and non-scheduled air operations.
Flight schedule approval
Reviewing and authorizing seasonal flight timings for airlines.
Investment & business licensing
Permits for general aviation, flight services, and consulting.
Investment expansion
Facilitating upgrading and scaling of local aviation businesses.
Expatriate resident permits
Processing work and residency authorizations for foreign technical staff.
Air transport statistics
Data collection and analysis of market trends and passenger flow.
Bilateral relations
Representing the Ethiopian Government in bilateral air transport agreements worldwide.