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Ethiopian Airlines Group has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’ by the Federal Government of Ethiopia. ET says the Award was given by His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and was conferred to Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew. The airline says it was distinguished for “substantial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it maintained vital …
Ethiopian Airlines Group has colorfully celebrated the International Women’s Day, March 8 with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow. ET says the day was “commemorated at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, honoring women’s contribution in the aviation industry. The vibrant celebration took place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, ambassadors, honorable guests alongside the incredible women of Ethiopian Airlines, with …
Ethiopian Airlines Group will “launch a thrice weekly service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Maun, Botswana as of June 10, 2024.” Maun will be Ethiopian’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which has been served since 2016. ET says the new route will “provide convenient and seamless connectivity for travelers from Ethiopia and other parts of Africa to the popular …
Becomes the first African airline to select the 777X Ethiopian Airlines Group and Boeing have signed a “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes. The agreement includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets by Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian.” Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of the 777X …
Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched its “state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics facility” located inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises at Bole International Airport. ET says the newly facility “dedicated to e-commerce, mail and courier logistics services is aimed at bridging logistical gaps and positioning Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond.” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO …
Africa’s leading airline, Ethiopian Airlines will launch “a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from 31st of May 2024.” ET says this new route “marks yet another milestone in the airline’s extensive network expansion endeavor, connecting more African countries and providing travelers with convenient and efficient travel options.” The thrice weekly service will …
African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says: “Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines exceeded 2019 level. In January 2023, African airlines RPKs where 2.06% above the level of the same month in 2019 while ASKs where 7.1% above.” The AFRAA report estimates that African airlines will carry around 98 million passengers in 2024. At some major African airports (Johannesburg, Nairobi, …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) board has reappointed Ms. Poppy Khoza as Director of Civil Aviation (DCA) to serve another five-year term with the Regulator, which will be her third term at the helm of the aviation regulator. The appointment according to SACAA “was approved by the South African Government Cabinet as it ensures government’s continued commitment towards …
Africa’s cargo network operator, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has “commenced a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa.” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “The new service opens a new chapter as it is our maiden venture into the Maghreb region” and “increases our total African freighter destinations …
Aviation & Allied Business Journal had an exclusive discussion with Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO, ASKY Airlines in Abuja, Nigeria. He discusses major issues in the African aviation including funding, manpower and charges amongst others. Q: Congratulations on your recognition by AFCAC for being the airline with the most 5th Freedom Routes in Africa. In terms of motivation to open …
