Ethiopian Airlines

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has officially withdrawn from the long-delayed Nigeria Air project, while Ghana's government plans to establish a new national airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ethiopian Airlines has converted six Boeing 787-9 options, fully exercising commitments from its 2023 order, to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
African aviation leaders delivered a clear message in Addis Ababa on March 30.
Workforce & Training

By Ella Nethersole
AerCap has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines plans to relocate its operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to the New Terminal One when the facility opens in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Dublin-based lessor Abelo is leasing two new ATR 72-600s to Ethiopian Airlines Group for operations by its partner airline Air Congo.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Uganda Airlines has announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines to wet lease a Boeing 787-8 aircraft for its long-haul operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
African MROs are innovating to address workforce shortages and supply chain hurdles.
Workforce & Training

By Ella Nethersole
The Liberia Airport Authority and Ethiopian Airlines Group aim to strengthen Liberia’s aviation sector through technical cooperation and operational partnerships.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Ethiopian Airlines has firmed options on nine additional Boeing 787-9s and finalized a Dubai Air Show commitment, exercising 11 737-8 options.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched construction of Bishoftu International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Ethiopian Airlines is aiming to deepen its Asia–Africa connectivity and expand its presence in the region as interest in travel to Africa increases.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737-8s, while evaluating both Airbus and Boeing proposals for more widebodies.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
As Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has become a driving force in developing the continent’s MRO capabilities.
Services & Support

By Mark Pilling
The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with aviation technology group SITA.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Nigerian carrier Air Peace is partnering with Embraer to create a new MRO center in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines is significantly expanding its domestic network.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
The maintenance arm of Ethiopian Airlines has made further progress in expanding its CFM International Leap-1B MRO capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Pilling
The CEO of Etihad Airways is keen to explore new market opportunities in different geographies, but says there will be no return to buying stakes in airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
Ethiopian Airlines has opened three new maintenance facilities in Addis Ababa.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
The purchase agreement marks a new type for the African carrier’s fleet.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ethiopian Airlines is buying two new DHC Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, a move the carrier said would help its strategy of expanding domestic connectivity.
Airlines & Lessors