Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Latest Carrier To Switch Freighter Flights To New Mexico City Airport 

By Aaron Karp Sep 07, 2023
The Mexican government has decreed that freighter operations move out of Mexico City International Airport with the aim of reducing congestion at the hub.
Airports & Networks

Togo’s ASKY Receives MAXs, Gains New Shareholder

By Victoria Moores Sep 05, 2023
The Togolese government has acquired a 14.39% stake in ASKY, which flies in strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

MRO Provider Eyes Ethiopian Opportunity

By Alex Derber Aug 31, 2023
Ethiopia-based One MRO Service has received its license from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority.
MRO

Ethiopian Presses Ahead With Boeing Parts Manufacturing Plan

By Victoria Moores Aug 21, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a new hangar in Addis Ababa for aircraft parts manufacturing.
Airlines & Lessors

Ethiopian Adds Second London Gateway

By David Casey Aug 04, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines is returning to London Gatwick Airport after a 17-year absence.
Airports & Networks

Airlink Eyes Further African Airline Equity Partnerships

By Victoria Moores Jul 26, 2023
After taking a 40% stake in FlyNamibia in September 2022, the South African regional carrier is on the look-out for similar ventures in southern Africa.
Airlines & Lessors

Airbus Initiative Aims To Elevate Africa’s Local MRO Capabilities

By Victoria Moores Jul 12, 2023
A new Airbus initiative aims to help African airlines strengthen local maintenance capabilities and prepare for new-technology aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Ethiopian Adds More African Flights To Combat External Competition

By Alan Dron Jul 06, 2023
Together with other African airlines, Ethiopian is facing increasing competition from external carriers, notably Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Force Commander Replaces Ethiopian Airlines Chairman

By Kurt Hofmann Jun 14, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines Chairman Girma Wake is stepping down as the transition period to the carrier’s new management begun in 2022 has ended.
Airlines & Lessors

Rwandair, Ethiopian Airlines CEOs Urge Swifter SAATM Implementation

By David Casey Jun 12, 2023
The CEOs of RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines have called on governments to accelerate air transport development in Africa to support economic growth.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Significant Fleet Expansion

By Kurt Hofmann Jun 08, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the company’s CEO said, and is now looking to further expand its fleet and network map.
On Location

Connectivity Continues To Be Threatened By Blocked Funds

By David Casey Jun 05, 2023
The escalating levels of blocked funds will continue to damage airline connectivity worldwide, IATA has warned.
On Location

Routes In Brief: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 30, 2023)

By Aaron Karp Jun 02, 2023
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks

Routes In Brief: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 30, 2023)

By David Casey Jun 02, 2023
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks

West African Carrier ASKY To Take Two 737-8s

By Victoria Moores May 23, 2023
Togolese carrier ASKY, which is managed by Ethiopian Airlines, is adding a pair of used Boeing 737-8s from Ireland-headquartered lessor AerCap in summer 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

Routes In Brief: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 1, 2023)

By David Casey May 05, 2023
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks

Karachi Returns to Ethiopian’s Network After Almost Two Decades

By David Casey Mar 10, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines will begin serving Pakistan’s most populous city Karachi, providing the sole nonstop link between the country and Africa.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines Lobbied To Support Air Namibia Relaunch

By Kurt Hofmann Feb 24, 2023
Air Namibia was liquidated in 2021 following years of incurring losses and mismanagement.
Airlines & Lessors

Routes In Brief: Rolling Daily Updates

By David Casey Feb 24, 2023
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Air Transport

Ethiopian, Lufthansa Offering More Freighter Capacity To China

By Kurt Hofmann Feb 15, 2023
Ethiopian Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo are increasing freighter capacity to China in response to demand.
Airlines & Lessors

Ethiopian Airlines Explores Malta Potential

By David Casey Feb 08, 2023
Ethiopian is exploring launching flights to Malta, including a one-stop service to the U.S.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines Sets Up A New Training School In Hawassa

By Victoria Moores Feb 06, 2023
The training facility forms part of Ethiopian’s Vision 2035 15-year strategic plan, which aims to grow the group’s activities across all business areas.
Maintenance & Training

CEO Interview: Ethiopian Airlines’ Mesfin Tasew

By Kurt Hofmann Jan 19, 2023
Mesfin Tasew became CEO at Ethiopian Airlines in March following the early retirement of Tewolde GebreMariam because of health issues.
Airlines & Lessors

Daily Memo: Airlines’ Reintegration Of China Will Take Some Time

By Helen Massy-Beresford Jan 17, 2023
Airlines wanting to build back up their activities to and from China face some significant hurdles.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Ethiopian Works On Delta Codeshare After Adding Atlanta Route

By Kurt Hofmann Jan 13, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines will increase its presence in the U.S. with a new Atlanta service to be launched in May.
Airports & Networks