Ethiopian Airlines 787 Diverts After Dual Autopilot Failure
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 returned to Chicago O'Hare after a dual autopilot failure necessitated an emergency fuel dump over Lake Michigan.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Safety
Ethiopian Airlines Nears 10-Plane Boeing Freighter Order
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal for 10 additional Boeing freighters to expand its hub capacity as Boeing navigates production transitions.
Sep 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX Jury Awards $29 Million to Family
A Chicago jury awarded $29 million to the family of a UN worker killed in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, marking a rare public trial verdict.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Safety
Ethiopian Airlines Delays $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Bids
Ethiopian Airlines postponed bidding for its $12.5 billion Bishoftu Airport to early January 2027 to allow contractors more time.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Airports
Ethiopian Airlines Reports 20% Revenue Rise to $9.1B
Ethiopian Airlines reported a 20% increase in annual revenue to $9.1 billion, driven by strong passenger traffic despite rising jet fuel costs.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX Trial Opens for UN Worker Damages
A Chicago civil trial opened against Boeing to determine damages for the family of a UN worker killed in a 737 MAX crash that claimed 346 lives.
Aug 4, 20266 min
Safety
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
Business
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
Airlines
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
Airlines
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
Airlines
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
Business
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
Airlines
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
Business
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
Airlines
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
Airlines
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
Airports
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
Business
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
Business