Abyssinian Flight Services & Aviation Academy, established in 1999, is a private air charter operator with an Air Operator Certificate from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority. It provides international and domestic non-scheduled commercial air transport services. In 2007, AFS made history by launching Ethiopia’s first private pilot training school, Abyssinian Pilot Training School. After earning Approved Training Organization (ATO) status, it expanded into a full-fledged Aviation Academy, offering comprehensive training across various aviation disciplines.
Delivering Excellence in Aviation Services.
AFS supports economic growth in remote areas by offering reliable passenger and cargo charter services. Custom seating configurations cater to diverse client needs.
AFS’s Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft access even the most remote areas for swift emergency medical evacuations, offering crucial support to locals, tourists, and foreign nationals.
AFS aids agriculture, conservation, and business development by providing detailed aerial surveys to identify natural resources, including minerals, plants, wildlife, and land use potential.
As Ethiopia's first private flight school, AFS provides certified training for various licenses, including Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses, Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.
Abyssinian Flight Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of its specialized charter flights to Guba, the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), beginning September 25, 2025. This milestone service offers both Ethiopians and international visitors a unique opportunity to witness firsthand one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in the nation’s history.
To date, Abyssinian has completed five dedicated flights, transporting several passengers, including proud Ethiopians from within the country as well as members of the Ethiopian diaspora from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The journey typically takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours each way, followed by an immersive five-hour guided tour covering the main sites — including the saddle dam, turbine units, and the expansive man-made reservoir.
Abyssinian Flight Services takes great pride in making this historic achievement accessible to the public and warmly invites all Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia to take part in this unforgettable aviation experience — celebrating national resilience, engineering triumph, and the spirit of progress.
