Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello alongside a New Passenger Service to the Airport

Addis Ababa, 31 August 2025

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. Marking yet another milestone in Ethiopia’s regional connectivity and aviation infrastructure development, the event has been celebrated in the presence of high government officials, the airlines’ executives, community representatives, and various stakeholders.  

With over 1 billion ETB project cost, Ethiopian constructed the facility 11 kilometers from Yabello Town of Borena Zone in the Oromia regional state. The project availed a new Airfield, access roads to the airport, temporary terminal, and other facilities.

Commenting on the new infrastructure and the commencement of the flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “The completion of the Yabello Airport project demonstrates Ethiopian Airline’s commitment to advancing aviation infrastructure that transforms lives and connect communities across Ethiopia. This is a transformative moment for the local community and the entire region, and as the flag carrier of Ethiopia, we are proud to have made this moment a reality.”

The new Yabello airport will have a significant positive impact in the region, boosting regional trade, tourism, investment, and people to people interaction. The airport further enhances accessibility to southern part of Oromia Regional State, fostering socio-economic growth, and supporting Ethiopia’s national development strategy.

Yabello has been one of the domestic aviation infrastructure projects that Ethiopian Airlines has been developing. Ethiopian Airlines continues to play a central role in expanding Ethiopia’s aviation landscape, bridging communities, and contributing to the country’s sustainable growth.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for eight consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.

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