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...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa and one of the fastest-growing global airline brands, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the 2026 Four Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its services to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally inaugurated its airport project at Yabello, Southern part of Oromia Regional State, alongside a new passenger service to the airport.

Ethiopian MRO Services, Africa’s largest MRO service provider is proud to announce that it has successfully completed Leap-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) capability by successfully testing the engine at its state-of-the-art test cell facility approved by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ET-CAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport, a transformative aviation hub poised to redefine air connectivity across Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, unveils a global standard airport in Wollo Kombolcha, north-central part of Ethiopia. The newly enhanced airport facility which includes Passenger Terminal building, VIP Terminal, and Support facility buildings received a grand inauguration in the presence of H.E Arega Kebede, President of the Amhara Regional State, higher government officials, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, and Ethiopian Airlines executives.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of three state-of-the-art facilities: a new Component Maintenance Workshop, a Central Warehouse, and a 2-Bay General Maintenance Hangar.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.