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Association of African Aviation Training Organizations (AATO) General Assembly
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AATO General Assembly
Date : 24 - 26 November 2025
Location : Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Venue : Skylight Hotel
Join us for the Fifth AATO General Assembly (GA 5), taking place from 24 to 26 November 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the Skylight Hotel, hosted by the Ethiopia Aviation University (EAU).
The global aviation system is facing unprecedented growth and complexity and requires increasingly more professionals to support it. The situation in Africa shows that there is a high and increasing demand for aviation professionals and these require to be trained in all sectors of the industry. The situation in Africa is worsened by lack of adequate training capacity to respond to the current and future demands for aviation training and the migration of qualified personnel for greener pastures outside the continent.
In Africa the demand for more aviation personnel will be driven by a rapidly expanding aviation industry due to growing economies, rapidly expanding middle class, increase in foreign direct investments, and a youthful population which has a high propensity to travel.
Guided by this year’s theme —“Aviation Training: Enabler for the Industry Innovation, Growth,, Resilience and Sustainability”— the AATO GA 5 will bring together Aviation Training Organizations, Air Navigation Service Providers, Airlines, Airport Companies, Civil Aviation Authorities, Regional Oversight Organizations, Industry leaders, Education and Training experts, Regional and International organizations, and youth to fruitfully engage and come up with solutions to address the current and future capacity building challenges.
Over the two days, the assembly will feature high-level plenary sessions, training solutions exhibitions, and fruitful engagements to address pertinent training and capacity building initiatives.
Don’t miss the opportunity and moment to meet, connect, share ideas and come up with new ways to revamp the aviation industry differently and better by robust training solutions.
The Association of African Aviation Training Organizations (AATO)
Fifth General Assembly
Skylight Hotel, Abay Hall
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
24 – 26 November 2025
Theme: — “Aviation Training: Enabler for the Industry Growth, Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability.”
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
Day 1: Monday, 24 November 2025
09.00 – 17.00
AATO Council Meeting
(Closed Session)
Hosted By:
(Closed Session)
Hosted By:
10.00 – 17.00
Networking Sessions
Registration
Exhibition
Registration
Exhibition
Day 2: Tuesday 25 November 2025
0800 – 0930
0930 - 1030
Registration of Delegates
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Address
Mr. Laeke Tadesse, the President of Ethiopia Aviation University (EAU)
Welcome Address
Mr. Lulseged Gulilat Desta, Director of Ethiopia Civil Aviation Training Academy
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Mesfin Tassew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO
Welcome Address
Mr. Yohannes Abera, Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority Director General
Goodwill Message
Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi, the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
Goodwill Message
Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa, Head of Transport & Mobility African Union Commission
Goodwill Message
Mr. Eyob Estifanos, Regional Officer Air Transport Development and Implementation Support ICAO ESAF
Goodwill Message
Mr. Abba Wadak, Business Development Executive African Aviation Services Ltd
Opening Address
Ms. Tendani Ndou, the President of Association of African Aviation Training Organizations (AATO)
Keynote Address
Dr. Alemu Sime, Honourable Minister of Transport and Logistics Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Welcome Address
Mr. Laeke Tadesse, the President of Ethiopia Aviation University (EAU)
Welcome Address
Mr. Lulseged Gulilat Desta, Director of Ethiopia Civil Aviation Training Academy
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Mesfin Tassew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO
Welcome Address
Mr. Yohannes Abera, Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority Director General
Goodwill Message
Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi, the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)
Goodwill Message
Eng. Eric Ntagengerwa, Head of Transport & Mobility African Union Commission
Goodwill Message
Mr. Eyob Estifanos, Regional Officer Air Transport Development and Implementation Support ICAO ESAF
Goodwill Message
Mr. Abba Wadak, Business Development Executive African Aviation Services Ltd
Opening Address
Ms. Tendani Ndou, the President of Association of African Aviation Training Organizations (AATO)
Keynote Address
Dr. Alemu Sime, Honourable Minister of Transport and Logistics Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
10.30 - 11.00
Certificate Presentation – New AATO Members
Airport Company of South Africa
Jagongo Consultancy
Special Appreciation
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Ethiopia Aviation University
Ethiopia Aviation Training Academy
African Aviation Services Ltd
Photo Session
Coffee Break
Airport Company of South Africa
Jagongo Consultancy
Special Appreciation
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Ethiopia Aviation University
Ethiopia Aviation Training Academy
African Aviation Services Ltd
Photo Session
Coffee Break
11.00 - 11.15
11.15 - 12.15
12.15 - 13.15
Election of Assembly Chairperson & Vice Chairperson
Conversation with Ms. Tendani Ndou AATO
President
Moderator – Eng. Eric Ntegengerwa Head of
Transport and Mobility Division
African Union Commission
President
Moderator – Eng. Eric Ntegengerwa Head of
Transport and Mobility Division
African Union Commission
Session 1
The Aviation Professionals
- The real situation on ground
- NGAP Attraction
- Rewarding
- Retention
Panelists : Professional Associations
IFATSEA – Mr. Ayalkbet Lemma, President of
Communication, Nvigation, & Surveillance Engineering
Proffesional Association (CNSEPA)
IFATCA – Mr. Tesfamichael Teshome, President
of Ethiopia Air Traffic Controllers
Association (EATCA)
IFALPA – Capt. Abirham Akele – Head Pilot
Training School EAU
IFAIMA – Ms . Thamarat Abeid – Tanzania
Aeronautical Information Management
Association
AfBAA – Mr. Dawit Lemma – Chairman African
Business Aviation Association (AfBAA)
Moderator: Mr. Frank Apeagyei IFATSEA President
Q & A
The Aviation Professionals
- The real situation on ground
- NGAP Attraction
- Rewarding
- Retention
Panelists : Professional Associations
IFATSEA – Mr. Ayalkbet Lemma, President of
Communication, Nvigation, & Surveillance Engineering
Proffesional Association (CNSEPA)
IFATCA – Mr. Tesfamichael Teshome, President
of Ethiopia Air Traffic Controllers
Association (EATCA)
IFALPA – Capt. Abirham Akele – Head Pilot
Training School EAU
IFAIMA – Ms . Thamarat Abeid – Tanzania
Aeronautical Information Management
Association
AfBAA – Mr. Dawit Lemma – Chairman African
Business Aviation Association (AfBAA)
Moderator: Mr. Frank Apeagyei IFATSEA President
Q & A
13.15 - 14.15
14.15 - 15.15
LUNCH BREAK
Session 2
Aviation Training Organizations
Innovation Strategies.
Training Costs
Challenges and opportunities for ATOs
Panelists
Ms. Tendani Ndou – Chief ATNS ATA
Mr. Ba Oumar Mamadou – Director EAMAC
Mr. Laeke Tadessa – President EAU
Mr. Arstid Kanje – Principal Tanzania CATC
Dr. Oliver Sindabi – Registrar Academic
Affairs EASA
Dr. Danjuma Ismaila – Rector NCAT
Aviation Training Organizations
Innovation Strategies.
Training Costs
Challenges and opportunities for ATOs
Panelists
Ms. Tendani Ndou – Chief ATNS ATA
Mr. Ba Oumar Mamadou – Director EAMAC
Mr. Laeke Tadessa – President EAU
Mr. Arstid Kanje – Principal Tanzania CATC
Dr. Oliver Sindabi – Registrar Academic
Affairs EASA
Dr. Danjuma Ismaila – Rector NCAT
15.15 - 15.45
15.45 – 16.45
Coffee Break
Session 3:
The Industry/Training Consumers
The Quality of the Output
Gauging the need and the product
Areas of Improvement
Panelists
Mr. Yohannes Abera – DG Ethiopia CAA
Ms. Catherine Lumonya – Principal
Personnel Licencing Officer CASSOA
Ms. Tebello Mokhema – Airport Company of
South Africa
Mr. Semou Diouf – Director SATNAV JPO
Ground Handlers
Moderator: Mr. Rodney Subramany
Head Learning & Development Standards ATNS ATA
The Industry/Training Consumers
The Quality of the Output
Gauging the need and the product
Areas of Improvement
Panelists
Mr. Yohannes Abera – DG Ethiopia CAA
Ms. Catherine Lumonya – Principal
Personnel Licencing Officer CASSOA
Ms. Tebello Mokhema – Airport Company of
South Africa
Mr. Semou Diouf – Director SATNAV JPO
Ground Handlers
Moderator: Mr. Rodney Subramany
Head Learning & Development Standards ATNS ATA
19.00 - 22.00
GALA DINER
Venue: National Palace
Dress Code: Cultural Attire
Caution: It gets cold in the evening
Venue: National Palace
Dress Code: Cultural Attire
Caution: It gets cold in the evening
DAY 3: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
09.00 - 10.00
Session 4
Investiment in ATOs and Technology : Resilience and Sustainability
Factors Driving of Sustainable economies
Addressing Aviation Environmental Impact
Joint efforts among ATOs, CAAs, ICAO, Regional and International bodies
Funding Challenges
Steps that ATOs and stakeholders need to take in order to ensure that aviation training and recent innovations are included in the development framework.
Panelists
Mr. Ronald Turyamubona – Director EACA
Mr. Indran Pillay - SAA Technical
Mr. Lulseged Desta – Director
ETCAA
Mr. Emmanuel Kowet – Director ERNAM
Mr. Eyob Estifanos – Regional officer, Air Transport Development & Implementation Support
Shaun Ledlie – Chiarman SA Association of Aviation Training Organizations
Henrik Luhrs – CEO Air Academy
Moderator: Joel Kamate, English Instructor and EAMAC AATO Focal Point
Q & A
Investiment in ATOs and Technology : Resilience and Sustainability
Factors Driving of Sustainable economies
Addressing Aviation Environmental Impact
Joint efforts among ATOs, CAAs, ICAO, Regional and International bodies
Funding Challenges
Steps that ATOs and stakeholders need to take in order to ensure that aviation training and recent innovations are included in the development framework.
Panelists
Mr. Ronald Turyamubona – Director EACA
Mr. Indran Pillay - SAA Technical
Mr. Lulseged Desta – Director
ETCAA
Mr. Emmanuel Kowet – Director ERNAM
Mr. Eyob Estifanos – Regional officer, Air Transport Development & Implementation Support
Shaun Ledlie – Chiarman SA Association of Aviation Training Organizations
Henrik Luhrs – CEO Air Academy
Moderator: Joel Kamate, English Instructor and EAMAC AATO Focal Point
Q & A
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30
Coffee Break
Election of AATO Council Members
(Closed Session)
(Closed Session)
11.30 - 12.30
Closing Ceremony
AATO President
EAU President
EAU Group CEO
Vote of Thanks: AATO
AATO President
EAU President
EAU Group CEO
Vote of Thanks: AATO
12.30 - 13.30
14.00 - 17.30
Lunch Break
Tour
Ethiopia Aviation University Facilities
Addis Ababa Museum
Addis Ababa Development Corridor
Ethiopia Aviation University Facilities
Addis Ababa Museum
Addis Ababa Development Corridor