Comments on: Ethiopian Airlines Appoints First Female Captain

By: Hawi belay

Hawi belay — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:31:20 +0000

Way 2 go captain!! I’m happy that i finally can say i’ve a role model.never had before.things will be great me and ma gifted sisters come up with such heroic movment in my mother land!!!stay blessed!!

By: Semagngeta

Semagngeta — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:47:15 +0000

Just perfect!

By: Semagngeta

Semagngeta — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:51:32 +0000

Wow! U r an inspiration! And i am rly inspired! I am a mechanical engineering student! I always wanted 2 b a pilot n i hope i will, ofcourse if god help me, am rly honored 2 say it 2 u, Tnx, Captain!

By: TSEGAWIT

TSEGAWIT — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:44:09 +0000

I AM PROUD OF YOU

By: EyerusalemBeyene

EyerusalemBeyene — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:21:33 +0000

Enkuan des alesh yegna konjo

By: selam

selam — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:10:01 +0000

well on the contrary i envied u at first because u r living my dream!!!i am 20 years old,a mechanical engineering student and am working really hard so i could even have a shot at my dream,my dream being a very talented and devoted pilot!!!i still live for that dream and well though you became the first captain i still wish i could be the next one and even take it further!!!this is the only dream i have ever had and am still going to work super hard for it and u are the icing to the cake cause u r an inspiration!!!n i hope with God’s help i make it as far as u did n become an inspiration to others as u are for me!!!congrats!!!

By: kebede belay

kebede belay — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:13:17 +0000

we are proud of your success;congratulation!!

By: dereje

dereje — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:17:33 +0000

you are lucky to be the first in ethiopian history

By: Women’s Empowerment in Ethiopia and the Gendered Division of Labor | Women Matter

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:04:31 +0000

[...] The characteristics that the participants associated with men and women were not surprising. Women do domestic work, make injera, cook for the family, care for the children, and keep the house. Men are police officers and office workers; they go out and earn a living and do not have domestic responsibilities. (Pilot is on the list under “woman” because Ethiopian Airlines recently appointed its first female captain!) [...]

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Year in Review: Ten Most Viewed Stories at Tadias Magazine — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:04:08 +0000

[...] 6. Ethiopian Airlines Appoints First Female Captain Above: She may not be the first Ethiopian woman pilot, but Captain Amsale Gualu Endegnanew (right) is just as pioneering. She is the first female to become captain in the history of Ethiopian Airlines. “Captain Amsale proudly took off her first flight from the left hand seat of the flight deck of a Q-400 aircraft from Addis Ababa to Gondar then to Axum and finally returned back to Addis Ababa after a total of 3.6 flight hours,” the airline said following her historic flight on October 14, 2010. We don't have a video of Captain Amsale, but take a look below for a tour inside Ethiopian Airlines' latest Boeing jet. (Photo: Ethiopian Airlines via Nazret.com) [...]

By: sam

sam — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:29:37 +0000

Capitain, congratulation. You did it. Unfortunately my country is behind the time. i thought we have a lot….sad sad

By: BLene

BLene — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:32:13 +0000

Congratulations dear Sister !!
Berchi!!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:58:43 +0000

GO ET!

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:06:32 +0000

She is an Angel in the sky. Way to go Amsale!

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By: abiy

abiy — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:18:03 +0000

good luck

By: Hymon Samuel

Hymon Samuel — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:23:29 +0000

Cogratulation Capt-Amsale betam des yemel neger new. egzabehar yetebeqiesh.

By: debora

debora — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:39:44 +0000

Amsale,

Keep it up, it is a great achievement and inspiration for all Ethiopians, especially for females!

By: yoseph

yoseph — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:29:27 +0000

I am happy to see you here.

By: Abay Admasu

Abay Admasu — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:12:00 +0000

Yes, you did it!!

You are a great role model.

By: mikael g medhn

mikael g medhn — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:11:21 +0000

congratulations capt. amsale.

By: Jimmy Derege

Jimmy Derege — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:34 +0000

Why did it take so long to hire a female pilot? Shame on Ethiopian airlines for dragging its feet for over 6 decades. It is about time!

By: haile

haile — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:42:45 +0000

What a pleasant and encouraging news. Well done Captain Amsale. You are such an asset for the entire Ethiopian Nation.

By: gtz

gtz — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:20:44 +0000

Wow, it’s really interesting and inspiring. She is indeed pioneering!!!!!

By: bewkete

bewkete — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:25:41 +0000

hey good job!!!

By: Hiwi

Hiwi — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:22:14 +0000

Captain Amsale, koranibish ehitachin! Awesome achievement & all the best from here on dear!

By: Ephrem

Ephrem — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:42:59 +0000

Congratulations and well done. Good luck in your work.

By: BIRUK B.

BIRUK B. — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:53:54 +0000

GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!!

By: Haile

Haile — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:59:37 +0000

In the midst of the fog of difficulties and challenges Ethiopia is facing, this is indeed good news to celebrate. Capt. Amsale, her family and the EAL staff is to be commended for this success. We look forward to a new decade when the outstanding achievemnets of EAL will continue under the new leadership and the formidable team it will be able to inspire, lead and encourage.

Cangratualtions to Capt. Amsale and God Bless Ethiopia!!!

By: Reason

Reason — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:53:56 +0000

Way to go sista!

By: Amsale

Amsale — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:48:24 +0000

Congratulation mokshae, well done I am really proud of you. You are such a brave and dedicated woman to your career. Best wishes and good luck.

By: Robel begashaw

Robel begashaw — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:51:31 +0000

Congrats captain you are a hero!

By: biruk

biruk — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:34:20 +0000

Good job captain.

By: Tesfaye Maru

Tesfaye Maru — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Chewa Set, I disagree with you too. I don’t think all Abesha men are intimidated by strong women. I am an Abesha and I am intimidated only by smart and tall women, like my wife

Joking aside though, you do have a point to a certain extent, but please do not exaggerate or generalize.

Last, but not least, big congratulations to Amsale on her success!! Stay strong!

By: welde

welde — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:05:51 +0000

congratulations!

By: mali

mali — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:25:01 +0000

Captain Amsale,

You made history. I admire your determination and persistance for 10 years.

God bless you.

By: Habesh

Habesh — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:07:37 +0000

Well done, this is an achievement.

One question, What happened to Captain Sefanit? Wasn’t she also an Ethiopian Airlines Pilot?

By: Brooks

Brooks — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:39:29 +0000

My Dear Capitain Amsale-You are the winner.wow!!,the stick is in your hand.

Chewa Set(Respectfully)

I am very sympathetic to your concern.Forget in Ethiopia my dear!!!

Men in the west went through the most atrocious Feminism and Sexual revolutionary Battles,never even got wounded.The Men myth saved them.How about Women trying the Chines Yin and Yang concept of complimentary whole,struggle through strength and tenderness that is the only solution left for women to defeat this myth.I think so.Thanks.

By: Samson T

Samson T — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:06:48 +0000

This is EAL the poineer for AFRICAN Aviation standards. Amsale we really are proud of you. WEL DONE!!!

By: Elsa

Elsa — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:59:34 +0000

Way to go Captain! What a beautiful role model. Good luck with everything.

By: Teddy

Teddy — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:56:53 +0000

Gobez!!

By: Demoz

Demoz — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:57:45 +0000

What an inspiration and trailblazer! I hope more young girls will follow in her footsteps.

By: Martha Mammo

Martha Mammo — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:55:06 +0000

I can’t believe it took so long to name a female captain at Ethiopian airlines. You need to be upto date ET. Need more women in the ranks? One is not good enough. This is 2010, not 1830.

By: Benyiam

Benyiam — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:49:16 +0000

She is betam konjo too!

Well done Captain Amsale. Keep it up!

By: Chewa set

Chewa set — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:46:25 +0000

I hope her men colleagues are nice to her and treat her with respect because as a professional women, I feel that is very important for her future advancement within the corporation. Abehsa men can be very difficult to work with. They feel intimidated by a strong women. That’s my personal experience.

Amsale, congratulations on your achievement thus far and all the best in your future endeavors.

By: meron

meron — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:43:31 +0000

Does anyone know how many women pilots there are in Ethiopia?

By: DJ

DJ — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:41:09 +0000

Fab!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:39:52 +0000

Such a beautiful role model to our girls, I’m absolutely proud of you!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:34:24 +0000

The story of Captain Amsale of Ethiopian Airlines is great addition to the history of women in Aviation.

1910 – September 2 – Blanche Stuart Scott, without permission or knowledge of Glenn Curtiss, the airplane’s owner and builder, removes a small wood wedge and is able to get the airplane airborne — without any flying lessons — thus becoming the first American woman to pilot an airplane

1910 – October 13 – Bessica Raiche’s flight qualifies her, for some, as the first woman pilot in America — because some discount the flight of Scott as accidental and therefore deny her this credit

1910 – Baroness Raymonde de la Roche becomes the first woman in the world to earn her pilot’s license

1911 – August 11 – Harriet Quimby becomes the first American woman licensed pilot

1928 – June 17 – Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly across the Atlantic — Lou Gordon and Wilmer Stultz did most of the flying

1932 – May 20-21 – Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic

1932 – Ruthy Tu becomes first woman pilot in the Chinese Army

1937 – July 2 – Amelia Earhart lost over Pacific

1938 – Hanna Reitsch becomes the first woman to fly a helicopter and the first woman to be licensed as a helicopter pilot

1939 – Willa Brown, first African American commercial pilot and first African American woman officer in the Civil Air Patrol, helps form the National Airmen’s Association of America to help open up the U.S. Armed Forces to African American men.

Read the Women in Aviation – Timeline at http://womenshistory.about.com/od/aviationpilots/a/av_timeline.htm

By: assefa

assefa — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:31:18 +0000

Congratulations our Ethiopian hero.

By: Biq Eneq

Biq Eneq — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:24:05 +0000

Well done. Congra sis! u r now an excellent exampel to all of us and an asset to our beloved Ethiopia.

By: yirgalem

yirgalem — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:40:41 +0000

Great Amsale! Congratulations on making your dream of becoming the captain of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s number one airline! Enjoy your profession and long life. Stay blessed.

By: Mahlet

Mahlet — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:33:50 +0000

Fabulous!

Wow, it took her 10 yrs to become Captain? That is some serious training. One can become a medical doctor, an engineer, a lawyer, even a professor in 10 yrs. But this is her chosen work, so Congratulations on your achievement.

Mazel tov, good luck!

By: asteway gezahegn

asteway gezahegn — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:47:07 +0000

Congra!! We are proud of you!

By: Tsehai

Tsehai — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:56:59 +0000

Congratulations! Capt. Amsale. I take my hat off for you. I am proud of Ethiopian Airlines. When I think of my country, EAL comes to my mind. What happened to Ato Girma Wake, the general manager of the airline? Where is he? He was so intelligent and managed EAl successfully. It is so sad to see some one like him replaced by less qualified personnel.

By: ANTENEH TENAYE

ANTENEH TENAYE — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:45:26 +0000

Hi captain Amsale, Congratulation on your Success! You are a role model for women.

By: Capt Hailu

Capt Hailu — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:29:39 +0000

My heart felt congratulations to Capt Amsale on her historic accomplishment. This is not only a major milestone for our airline, but an inspiration to women in general. As you know, Ethiopian Airlines Pilot Training School attracts students from all over Africa and it is my hope that this news will encourage other women from around the continent to follow suit.

Thank you for your service!!

Hailu