Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has once again been named ‘Best Airline in Africa’ by SKYTRAX at the 2025 World Airline Awards. This marks the 8^th consecutive year the airline has earned this coveted title.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched a new passenger service to Hyderabad, India, on June 16, 2025. The thrice-weekly flights were inaugurated with a vibrant ceremony at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, attended by senior government officials, ambassadors, distinguished guests, and members of the aviation community. This new route underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening connectivity between Africa and India, and beyond offering passengers more convenient travel options.

Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce that its Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has been honored with the prestigious Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to route development and African aviation. The award has been presented to Mr. Mesfin during the grand AviaDev Africa 2025 ceremony that gathered over 500 high profile delegates from across Africa and beyond in Zanzibar.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, proudly marks the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.Read more...