At least 50 men and women from Rwanda Defence Force’s Air Force have completed a two-year aircraft maintenance diploma course from the Ethiopian Air Force Academy. The course that ended on Thursday included seven women. Graduates were taken through various courses specialisation in aviation power plant, airframe, electrical, instruments, and navigation and armament systems, according to the statement from Rwanda Defence Force. Speaking during the graduation event in Ethiopia, Maj Gen Charles Karamba, the Air Force’s Chief of Staff hailed the partnership between both countries, especially the Defence Headquarters and the Air Force in particular for the support in training Rwandan military personnel. He said that the training is a result of the two countries’ historical and brotherly cooperation that dates back in the 1990s.

Source: Ethiopian News December 21, 2018 22:18 UTC