30 April 2026
Continued Investment in Aviation Critical as Ethiopia’s Passenger Demand Triples by 2044
IATA urges Ethiopia to sustain aviation investment as passenger demand is forecast to triple over the…
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Aviation in Ethiopia
30 April 2026
IATA Calls on African Governments to Prioritise Aviation for Long Term Economic Growth
IATA calls on African governments to improve aviation safety, reduce costs, unlock airline funds and support…
28 April 2026
AfDB Seeks Financial Model Auditor for Bishoftu International Airport Project in Ethiopia
AfDB has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Bishoftu International Airport Project in…
21 April 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its wide-body…
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Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first Airbus A350-900 full strip-and-paint programme, marking a major milestone…
Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and…
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest…
Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two ATR 72-600 for Air Congo Operations
Ethiopian Airlines will lease two new ATR 72-600 aircraft for Air Congo, strengthening regional connectivity…
Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Order 11 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, strengthening its African…
Ethiopian Airlines Sets Out Infrastructure and Regulatory Priorities at Luanda Financing Summit
Ethiopian Airlines detailed its infrastructure investments, cargo expansion, regulatory harmonisation needs and progress on a…
Invitation to Tender – Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project
Ethiopian Airlines Group invites bids for the Design-Build Jimma Airfield Reconstruction Project under Bid No.…
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello alongside a New Passenger Service to the Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has opened the new Yabello Airport in Oromia, Ethiopia, with a passenger service…
The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off
Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB partner on a $10B Bishoftu International Airport, set to transform African…
Ethiopian Airlines Group Unveils a Global Standard Airport in Wollo Kombolcha
Ethiopian Airlines opens a new airport in Wollo Kombolcha, boosting domestic connectivity, industrial access, and…
Angola and Ethiopia Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Angola and Ethiopia have signed an Air Services Agreement to enhance aviation cooperation, enabling improved…
Ethiopian Airlines Group Inaugurates Major MRO Expansion with New Component Workshop, Central Warehouse, and Two Hangars
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new MRO facilities—component workshop, warehouse, and hangars—boosting Africa’s aircraft maintenance capacity.
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Ethiopian Airlines Selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova for 777X Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment system for its upcoming Boeing 777X…
Bucher to Supply Galley Solutions for Ethiopian Airlines’ Next-Generation Boeing 777-9 Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Bucher to supply advanced galley systems for its new Boeing…
Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…
Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 Economy seats for its B777-9 Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MoU with Safran for Z400 economy class seats on eight…
Ethiopia and Uganda Sign Eight Bilateral Agreements — Three Focused on Aviation Cooperation
Ethiopia and Uganda signed eight bilateral agreements during the 4th Joint Ministerial Commission, including three…
Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Sign Agreement to Bring All-Electric Air Taxi Network to the Region Using Midnight Aircraft
Archer Aviation partners with Ethiopian Airlines to deploy Midnight electric aircraft under its Launch Edition…
Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank Sign Letter of Intent for Financing of World-class Abusera International Airport
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Charter Service with New Boeing 737-800
Ethiopian Airlines expands its charter service with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 Business Jet,…
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Launch Strategic Joint Venture and New Flights Between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have launched a strategic joint venture and new flight services…
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates International Women’s Day with Vibrant Events
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women-operated flights to six destinations across five continents,…
Aircrafted KIDS Spreads Smiles Across Africa
Emirates launches Aircrafted Kids, a global initiative distributing handmade backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft materials.…
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Honoured with Prestigious “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award”
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew has been honoured with the “Leadership in Connecting Africa…
Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Africa’s First A350-1000 with Thales AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 equipped with Thales’s AVANT Up Inflight…
Soroti University to Launch Aviation Science Programme
Soroti University is set to launch Aviation Science courses in partnership with Ethiopian Aviation University.…
Ethiopian Airlines Partners with DRC Government to Launch Air Congo
Discover how Ethiopian Airlines and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government have partnered to launch…