Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, inaugurated its new premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian unveiled the new facility today in a ceremony attended by high level government officials, the airline’s Board Chairman and board members, executive management, stakeholders, and customers.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce that it will launch a new passenger service to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, effective February 1^st, 2026. The launch of this service expands Ethiopian network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to five joining Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Madinah, offering enhanced flight options for its customers to and from the region across its extensive global network.

Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance's continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has received multiple prestigious awards at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 57^th Annual General Assembly held in Luanda, Angola. These Award reaffirm the airline’s leadership, resilience, and outstanding contribution to the advancement of African aviation.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious First Level Award of Excellence at the 12th National Quality Award Competition Ceremony organized by the Ethiopian Quality Award Organization. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew received the award from the Guest of Honor, His Excellency Taye Atske Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.  

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, is proud to announce that it has been recognized and awarded ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ for the third time in a row by the Arabian Cargo Awards 2025, held on 24 November 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The award highlights the airlines continuous commitment and achievements in delivering world-class cargo solutions, maintaining operational efficiency and safety in the global cargo and logistics services.

The Bishoftu International Airport Project, located near Bishoftu Town about 40 km south of Addis Ababa, is a flagship national infrastructure initiative led by the Ethiopian Airlines Group. To complement the main Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), four component-specific ESIA studies have been prepared for the Runway and Taxiway, Cargo Handling Facility, Airport City, and Fuel Farm.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading aviation group, has adopted Accelya's FLX Select, a rapid-to-deploy NDC (New Distribution Capability) service. Through this adoption, Ethiopian Airlines aims to unlock new revenue streams, reduce distribution costs and offer passengers an improved shopping experience.

Ethiopia is taking a bold step towards reshaping Africa’s aviation landscape with the development of the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), a flagship greenfield project envisioned as a continental aviation hub set to serve Ethiopia and the broader African region.

Environmental and Social Management Plans – Summary – Bishoftu International Airport Project

World’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, is proud to announce the lease by Ethiopian Airlines of two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, to be operated by 49%-owned Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 20, 2025) – Ethiopian Airlines, the African’s leading carrier, has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, at the Dubai Air Show to provide premium lie-flat business class seating solutions across Ethiopian’s number of fleets of Airbus A350 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.Read more...

Addis Ababa, 18 November 2025 – Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally and Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a leading provider of data, financial services, and modern distribution solutions for air travel, announces that Ethiopian has begun processing New Distribution Capability (NDC) transactions through ARC Direct Connect.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally has placed a firm order for 6 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa. This agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.Read more...

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 17, 2025 —Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today Africa’s largest carrier has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 B737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, is excited to announce a partnership between its loyalty program, ShebaMiles, and Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, Etihad Guest, effective October 2025.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Summary – Bishoftu International Airport Project

Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Lounge has once again been named North America's Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year it has received this top honour. The announcement was made at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, held this year on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia on October 4, 2025.Read more...

Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa, proudly announces the graduation of 1053 professionals in various aviation fields including international trainees from 18 countries. Marking the trainees’ achievement, the university held a vibrant graduation ceremony at its facility, in the presence of Ethiopian Airlines Group Board Chairman His Excellency Let. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, executives and graduates’ families.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines Group in partnership with Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR), and KPMG brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in a project showcase held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. The two-day event opened today, 16 September 2025, in the presence of Ethiopia’s Finance Minister His Excellency Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew and Executives, representatives from various financing institutions, contractors, suppliers, investors, and others.Read more...