Ethiopia

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Negele Borena Geda Airport in the Oromia Region, completing a trio of airport openings announced by Ethiopian Airlines in February.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali says he wants to make the country’s air force a “fifth-generation” service in the 2030s.

The U.S. has pledged support for the construction of a $10 billion international airport in Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with aviation technology group SITA.

The Nigerian Air Force says it is exploring co-development of what it calls a “fully indigenous” African uncrewed aerial vehicle with the Ethiopian Air Force.

Archer has partnered with a large Indonesian company to launch air taxi services in the country.

Ethiopia's Civil Aviation Authority has launched a transformation program to develop its regulatory competence to keep pace with Ethiopian Airlines’ success.

Ethiopia has acquired a pair of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fourth-generation fighters.

Ethiopia-based One MRO Service has received its license from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority.

The Addis Ababa-based carrier is also significantly restoring its China network.

The airline’s summer 2023 plans include changes to its European and Asian networks.

The Star Alliance member is deepening its presence in the Middle East.

As CEO Tewolde GebreMariam steps down, Routes looks at the East African carrier’s network growth during his time in charge.

Routes profiles Addis Ababa-based Ethiopian Airlines by assessing its capacity.

A second route to Washington Dulles and the launch of flights to Montreal are on the agenda.

The carrier, which serves three airports in Nigeria, has not flown to Enugu since 2019.

The carrier will become the first in almost a decade to offer nonstop service between Ethiopia and Jordan.

The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.

The route is operated with a 270-seat Boeing 787.