B 737 – Max 8 Not In Operation In Nigeria, NCAA States

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Following the recent crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured the flying public of their safety, stating that there is no cause for alarm. “Presently, the accident aircraft type, Boeing 737 – Max 8 is not in operation in the country,” adding: “This is to assure the public …

Star Alliance Opens New Lounge For Customers

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Star Alliance customers travelling from the Dutch capital can look forward to a new premium lounge experience at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new Star Alliance Lounge will welcome eligible First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold Card holders as well as eligible paid lounge members of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Worldwide Club and United Club programmes as …

Ethiopian Airlines Grounds All B-737-8 MAX

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Following the tragic accident of ET 302/10 March B-737-8 MAX (ET-AVJ), Ethiopian Airlines has decided to ground all B-737-8 MAX fleet effective March 10, 2019 until further notice. The plane crashed on the morning of 10 March 2019 shortly after takeoff en route to Nairobi from Addis Ababa, “Although we don’t yet know the cause of the accident, we had …

2019 Int’l Women’s Day: Ethiopian To Operate All-Women Flight To Oslo

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Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has finalized all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day by operating an all-women flight this time on Addis Ababa – Stockholm – Oslo route on March 08, 2019. In the past, Ethiopian Airlines has operated four flights exclusively operated by female aviation professionals to Bankok, Kigali, Lagos, and Buenos Aires. The all-women …

Ethiopian GCEO Receives Award

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Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, has been recognized at the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) award in the category of business and entrepreneurship. The most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is a global civil society initiative in support of the United Nation’s International Decade for People of African Descent, recognizing high achievers in four categories …

Ethiopian Inaugurates Airport Terminal Expansion, New Hotel

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Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated state-of-the-art passenger terminal and its Skylight Hotel recently in the presence of FDRE Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, African Union Chairperson H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki, Ministers, high level government officials, Ethiopian Airlines Board Members, Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Executive Management Members and invited guests. The Prime Minister remarks: “Ethiopian Airlines is our …

Ethiopian, Hibret Bank Launch New Co-Branded Debit Card

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Ethiopian Airlines and Hibret Bank have launched the first Co-branded debit card tailored to provide Ethiopian Sheba Miles members with bonus miles for their spending using the debit card. The new debit Card entitles Sheba Miles members to 5 bonus miles for every 100-birr spending made with the Co-Branded Card. Regarding the launch of the co-branding, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group …

Ethiopian Launches Services To Manchester

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Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated flights to Manchester, its second destination in the UK next to London, at a colourful ceremony graced by the presence of H.E. Mrs Susanna Moorehead, Ambassador of the UK to Ethiopia, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, dignitaries and invited guests. The four weekly flight to Manchester will be operated by the ultra-modern B787 …

Ethiopian Wins 2018 Best Airline In Africa Award

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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced Ethiopian Airlines as the winner of the 2018 Best Airlines in Africa Award for the 7th year in a row. Ethiopian was awarded in recognition of its exceptional financial performance at the 50th high profile African Airline Association Annual General Assembly which took place in Rabat, Morocco, recently. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO …

Ethiopia Launches Visa-On-Arrival For African Travellers

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Ethiopia has launched visa on arrival service for all African travelers effective November 1, 2018. The service was launched at a colorful ceremony held at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in the presence of the African Union Commission Chairperson, Ethiopian high government officials, African Ambassadors residing in Addis Ababa, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, invited guests and media. …