Ethiopian Airlines Stories

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Ethiopian Airlines says it has stopped flights to Eritrea
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Five diplomats told Reuters the suspension was a tangible signal that the relationship between Asmara and Addis had soured significantly.

Ethiopian Airlines dodges suspension after meeting Somalia compliance demands
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 23, 2024

The airline now correctly lists "Hargeisa, Somalia," ensuring that its operations in Somalia continue without interruption.

Somalia threatens Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines with suspension for misrepresenting destinations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 21, 2024

The SCAA has demanded that Fly Dubai accurately represent its Somali destinations by including the full name of the destination along with "Somalia" o...

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for design of 'biggest airport in Africa'
Reuters  |  Aug 10, 2024

Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara will design the airport, the company's director of operations Tariq Al Qanni said.

Ethiopian Airlines posts 14 per cent jump in full-year revenue
Reuters  |  Jul 31, 2024

The airline carried 17.1 million passengers in the same period, up 23%, the broadcaster quoted Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew as sayi...

Eritrea suspends Ethiopian Airlines flights
Amina Wako  |  Jul 24, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airline was grounded due to "organised and systematic" abuse of Eritrean passengers.

"It was an overbooking situation," Ethiopian Airlines responds to viral video of passenger removal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2024

A passenger can be seen expressing frustration after allegedly being removed from her seat, reportedly to make way for a minister.

Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 17, 2024

"Our joy is doubled as we celebrate the completion of the new Gudina Tumsa Airport project and the commencement of a new service."

Ethiopian Airlines expands network to 81 airports across Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

The airline recently launched flights to Freetown, Sierra Leone on May 31, and to Maun, Botswana on June 10, adding these cities to its roster of dest...

EgyptAir to launch direct flights from Cairo to Mogadishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2024

Starting July 11, 2024, the airline will operate flights twice in a week to Somalia's capital, aligning with Egypt's broader strategy to improve air c...

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Axum town in Tigray after three years
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 09, 2024

The Atse Yohannes IV Airport in Axumtown had been out of service due to damages sustained during the two-year war in the Tigray region.

Boeing set to open its African headquarters in Ethiopia
Mary Wambui  |  May 28, 2024

The company seeks to meet a projected demand for over 1,000 new jets in the continent over the next two decades.

Ethiopian Airlines unveils state-of-the-art domestic terminal in Addis Ababa
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

Valued at $50 million, the project represents a substantial investment in Ethiopia's aviation sector.

Ethiopia set for mega Addis Ababa airport upgrade as traveller numbers grow
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 21, 2024

The New Addis Ababa International Airport project will cost between £1.6 billion and £2.5 billion.

African airlines see 20.7 per cent international traffic growth
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 06, 2024

This growth is driven by a 22.1 per cent increase in capacity for airlines such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, an...

Emirates denies report of near collision with Ethiopian Airlines flight
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 28, 2024

Emirates said there was no instance of an aircraft proximity event compromising the safety of the aircraft over the airspace and during the date and t...

Ethiopian Airlines places Africa's first Boeing 777X order
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 06, 2024

The B777X-9 has a capacity of 50 business class and 390 economy class seats, with a total of 440 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the history...

Somalia probes near-collision between Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways planes
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 26, 2024

The incident occurred when Somalia Air Traffic Control mistakenly instructed one aircraft to climb to 40,000 feet.

Ethiopia opens Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport terminal
Amina Wako  |  Feb 13, 2024

The airport terminal and aircraft parking area with a taxiway are anticipated to significantly improve the travel experience for passengers.