Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline, is pleased to announce the addition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and smaller group charter flights. This new offering reaffirms Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving Africa’s investors, business communities, and all travelers seeking a premium charter experience with world-class service.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce that it has colorfully celebrated the 2025 International Women’s Day, March 8, with a series of vibrant events at Skylight Hotel attended by esteemed government officials, distinguished guests and the airline’s executives. The event was marked by flight operations entirely managed by women—from catering, Maintenance, and check-in to lounge services, and flight operations.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce the commencement of a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, effective July 2, 2025. This new service will include a single stop via Madrid, Spain. The introduction of this flight aims at offering travel options and enhance seamless connectivity for passengers in the area, furthering Ethiopian Airlines' regional expansion across Europe.Read more...

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 a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025. This new route exemplifies Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity between Africa and Asia, providing passengers with convenient travel options.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce that its Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has been honored with the prestigious “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award” at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards. The accolade was presented during the Presidential Gala Dinner held on February 1, 2025, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, Ghana, as part of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce the successful recertification of its IATA CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) accreditation as an Airline and ground handling agent. This milestone underscores the airline’s unwavering commitment in providing world-class air cargo services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers & shippers.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline brand in Africa, and one of the fastest growing airline network in the world, proudly announces the inauguration of the newly built Wako Gutu Airport Terminal at Bale Robe in the presence H.E. Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia Regional State, high government officials, Ethiopian Airlines Group executive management members and dignitaries. The new state of the art airport terminal is aimed at advancing the socio-economic and cultural interrelation between the domestic regions and beyond providing seamless domestic air transportation service. 

Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce the successful recertification of its IATA CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) accreditation as an Airline and ground handling agent. This milestone underscores the airline’s unwavering commitment in providing world-class air cargo services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers & shippers.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, joyously celebrated the Chinese New Year 2025 with memorable events. This vibrant event underscores Ethiopian Airlines' commitment to fostering strong connections with Chinese communities worldwide.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest aviation group and a SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is excited to announce partnering with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the establishment of Air Congo. The DRC government will hold a 51% majority stake, while Ethiopian Airlines will retain 49% share, and manage the airline.

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB).Read more...

Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa, proudly announces the graduation of more than 460 aviation professionals, including international trainees from 10 African countries. The university held a vibrant graduation ceremony at its facility, celebrating the remarkable achievements of its trainees.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of passenger flights to Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, effective today, November 30, 2024.

For the fifth consecutive year, Star Alliance has been named the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the esteemed World Travel Awards. The announcement took place at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held at Madeira, Portugal on 24 November 2024, attended by the elite of global tourism.

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Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from Terminal 1.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the continent’s leading airline, has been awarded as “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” for the 8^th time, at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56^th Annual General Assembly & Summit held in Cairo, Egypt.

The AFRAA annual award recognizes excellence in global service delivery, innovation, and competitiveness in airlines, individuals, and service providers in the African aviation industry. Ethiopian Airlines was specifically recognized for its outstanding performance, demonstrated by impressive profitability for the financial year ending June 2023, exemplary cooperation with other carriers, advancements in cargo services across the continent, and an extensive route network that connects Africa to the rest of the world.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, is pleased to announce its recognition as the recipient of the Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards. This accolade highlights Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment to delivering a service that meets global standards to its passengers across more than 140 international destinations. As a SKYTRAX four-star global airline, Ethiopian is proud to attain this honor at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, further reinforcing its reputation as a customer-centric service provider.Read more...

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, and one of the major cargo carriers in the world, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ award for the second time in a row at the prestigious Arabian Cargo Awards. 

Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s leading airline, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the ‘Best African Airline’ at Business Traveler Awards 2024 for the 5^th consecutive year at an event held in London.Read more...

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa proudly announces the arrival of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. This significant milestone was celebrated in a grand ceremony attended by government officials, ambassadors, diplomats, and esteemed representatives from Airbus and Thales.