Ethiopian Airlines Weighs 50-Jet Narrowbody Order
Ethiopian Airlines is evaluating a 50-aircraft order, including 25 firm units, to expand its narrowbody fleet with either Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer jets.
Jul 14, 20263 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Mauritius Route on July 12
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new direct thrice-weekly flight service from Addis Ababa to Port Louis, Mauritius, utilizing Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Jul 12, 20263 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Eyes 25 Narrow-Body Order for August
Ethiopian Airlines is finalizing a 25-aircraft firm order to boost regional connectivity, evaluating the A220-300, 737 MAX 7, and E195-E2 for August.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Mega-Hub
Ethiopia has begun construction on the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport to expand capacity to 110 million annual passengers.
Jul 5, 20264 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter 300-G
Ethiopian Airlines received its first De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Classic 300-G to expand its domestic network to 26 destinations.
Jun 22, 20264 min
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Nigeria Air Fraud Trial: Sirika Used Ethiopian Jet for Show
A witness in the Nigeria Air fraud trial claims Hadi Sirika chartered an Ethiopian Airlines jet solely for a ceremonial display in May 2023.
Jun 11, 20264 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Opens Negele Borena Geda Airport
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated Negele Borena Geda Airport, the 24th domestic destination for Ethiopian Airlines.
May 27, 20264 min
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Boeing 737 MAX Crash Jury Awards $49.5M to Victim's Family
A Chicago federal jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of a victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash following a damages trial.
May 22, 20263 min
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Boeing 737 MAX Jury Awards $49.5M in ET302 Crash Case
A Chicago jury awarded $49.5M to the family of an Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 victim, a record verdict in a Boeing 737 MAX lawsuit.
May 14, 20265 min
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Expands in Nigeria, Boosting Weekly Flights to 38
Ethiopian Airlines increased its Nigerian weekly flights to 38, capitalizing on strong market demand and assisting Gulf carriers during airspace closures.
Apr 18, 20264 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years, Highlights 65-Year Nigerian Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting 65 years of continuous service to Nigeria and its diversified aviation business model.
Apr 13, 20264 min
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Ethiopia Begins Building $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport
Construction begins on Ethiopia's $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport, which will become Africa's largest hub with a capacity of 110 million passengers.
Apr 12, 20265 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two 777-300ERSF Freighters from AerCap
AerCap will lease two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Ethiopian Airlines, marking the type's African debut with deliveries set for Q2 2028.
Mar 29, 20264 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Leases Two 777-300ERSF Freighters for 2028 Delivery
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a lease with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming the first African operator of the new type.
Mar 27, 20265 min
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Frankfurt's €4B Terminal 3 Confirms April 2026 Opening Date
Frankfurt Airport's new €4 billion Terminal 3 will open on April 23, 2026, adding capacity for 19 million passengers to support post-pandemic growth.
Mar 23, 20265 min
Airports
Ethiopia Begins Construction on $12.7B Bishoftu Mega-Airport
Ethiopia has commenced construction on a $12.7B mega-airport in Bishoftu, designed to handle 110 million passengers and establish a new global hub.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Airports
Uganda Airlines Leases Ethiopian 787 as A330s Remain Grounded
Uganda Airlines is wet-leasing an Ethiopian Airlines 787 to maintain its long-haul schedule after grounding its entire A330-800neo fleet for maintenance.
Mar 14, 20265 min
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Ethiopia Advances Bishoftu Airport, Projected to Be Africa's Largest Hub
Ethiopian Airlines Group's new Bishoftu hub, set to be Africa's largest, requires up to 100,000 workers to meet its 110 million passenger capacity goal.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airports
IATA Sets Focus Africa 2026 to Target Safety and Connectivity
IATA will host its Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa in April 2026 to advance aviation safety, connectivity, and operational efficiency on the continent.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business
Uganda Airlines Leases Ethiopian B787 to Resume Long-Haul Service
Uganda Airlines wet-leases an Ethiopian Airlines B787 to resume long-haul flights after its A330neo fleet was grounded for unscheduled maintenance.
Mar 6, 20264 min
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