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Turboprop aircraft lessor, Abelo has leased two new ATR72-600 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group for operations by its partner airline, Air Congo. According to Abelo, “the delivery of the aircraft is a significant step towards supporting Air Congo’s growth and network expansion.” Chief Executive Officer, Abelo, Stephen Gorman said it was “honoured to have been selected by Ethiopian Airlines Group …
Ethiopian Airlines Group celebrated the “International Women’s Day with all women functioned flights to eight destinations, highlighting the airline’s 8 decades in service.” Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the occasion and announced the “launch of the flights at a grand event held on the evening of 07 March 2026 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, attended by government officials, the airline’s executives, women leaders, …
Ethiopian Airlines says it will “inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April 2026. The new airports are located in Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos.” The airline says it plans to “operate thrice weekly passenger flights to each of the destinations. The addition of the 3 destinations increases Ethiopian Airlines’ domestic network …
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced “the official construction commencement of Bishoftu International Airport. Construction has begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony.” ET reports that the event was graced by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, ministers, high level government officials, industry leaders, stakeholders, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced “its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026.” According to the airline, “With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the country and across Europe, while enhancing …
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it is launching “a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1st, 2026.” According to the airline, the launch of this service expands its “network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to five joining Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Madinah, offering enhanced flight options for its customers to and from the region across its …
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the lease of “two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, to be operated by 49%-owned Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier. The aircraft are scheduled to enter service in February 2026.” ATR says: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in ATR’s expansion in Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s most influential aviation group, relies on …
Ethiopian Airlines has placed “a firm order for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa.” According to the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, “this agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew …
Boeing has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines is “committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.” CEO, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing …
Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have “signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport, a transformative aviation hub poised to redefine air connectivity across Africa.” Under this Mandate …
