Tag: Addis Ababa

Chinese bank pledges $500m towards Ethiopia’s new mega-airport

A Chinese bank has committed $500 million to support the construction of Ethiopia’s planned multibillion-dollar airport at Bishoftu, a project set to become the largest aviation hub in Africa. Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Mesfin Tasew Bekele confirmed the funding pledge but did not ...

Etihad Cargo strengthens connectivity with expanded winter belly-hold capacity

Etihad Cargo has announced an expanded winter schedule that will significantly increase belly-hold cargo capacity and enhance connectivity across its global network. The updated schedule introduces new routes to Hanoi, Hong Kong and Taipei, strengthening the carrier’s operations in Asia and pro...

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Partner to Transport Humanitarian Aid Aboard New 737 MAX jets

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline's three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. "Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborati...

Ethiopian establishes B767 passenger to freighter conversion site

Ethiopian Airlines Group establishes a global standard cargo Conversion program to convert the B-767-300 ER to dedicated freighter services in partnership agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, said: ‘’In l...

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