Ethiopian Airlines plans to relocate its operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to the airport’s New Terminal One when the facility opens in 2026.
The airline, which currently operates from Terminal 7, said the move is expected to enhance its long-haul services between New York and its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The New Terminal One is a central part of a $19 billion redevelopment project led by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The project includes two new terminals and the modernization of two existing facilities, creating a major hub on the airport’s south side.
Construction is being carried out in phases, with the first stage, featuring new arrivals and departures halls and 14 gates, scheduled to open this year. When completed in 2030, the terminal will span 2.6 million ft.2 and include 23 gates, making it the largest at JFK and comparable in scale to recently redeveloped terminals at LaGuardia Airport.
CEO Mesfin Tasew described the partnership as a “significant step” in enhancing the airline’s service at JFK.
In a further expansion of its U.S. operations, the airline confirmed it will resume flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning May 21, 2026, restoring its link to Addis Ababa after a temporary suspension earlier this year due to fluctuating demand.
Separately, the airline also announced this week a new agreement with CPaT Global to enhance pilot training across its fleet. This includes aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, and the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400.
The partnership will provide advanced systems courses, interactive diagrams, and specialized training modules.
Ethiopian Airlines VP Yoseph Hailu said, “The global aviation industry’s training needs are evolving at a rapid pace, and this collaboration ensures that our pilots remain at the cutting edge of that evolution.”
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