| Commander of the Ethiopian Air Force | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Ethiopian Air Force | |
 Ethiopian Air Force | |
| Member of | Ethiopian National Defense Force |
| Reports to | Chief of General Staff |
| Appointer | the President of Ethiopia |
| Formation | 1929 |
| First holder | Mischka Babichef |
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