Ethiopian Airlines has in a statement reported that it regrets to inform its valued customers travelling to/from Asmara that it has suspended its flights to Asmara effective September 3, 2024, due to very difficult operating conditions it has encountered in Eritrea that are beyond its control. Ethiopian Airlines says it shall do all possible to…
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Ethiopian Airlines to Add Dhaka, Bangladesh, to its Expanding Global Network
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the commencement of its new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience. This new route will further strengthen Ethiopian’s presence in South Asia, providing convenient connections between Bangladesh…
Ethiopian Airlines Signs a Contract with Dar Al-Handasah to Develop a Mega Airport City
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), a partner with the world-renowned signature architects Zaha Hadid Architects, to embark on the design and supervision of a Mega Airport City at Abusera in Bishoftu city. This state-of-the-art airport city, located just 40km from Addis Ababa…
Ethiopian Airlines’ MoU with Satarem to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem. With this MoU, Ethiopian Airlines Group has solidified its commitment…
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services Adds Casablanca as Its 35th Freighter Destination in Africa
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, commences a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of today, January 09, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the…
Ethiopian Airlines and Citi Sign a USD $450m Loan Agreement for Five New Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a landmark USD $450 million loan agreement that will finance five new Boeing aircraft: three Boeing 737-8 and two Boeing 777F (Cargo). The loan will be secured against the value of the five planes and has been arranged exclusively by Citi’s Corporate Banking and Export Agency and Finance teams. It is…
Ethiopian Airlines Increases Deals at Dubai Airshow by 17 Aircraft to Total 84
Ethiopian Airlines has signed deals to purchase a total of 84 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow with the aviation’s big names such as Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce for aircraft purchase, and engine total care service. Ethiopian has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21…
Ethiopian Airlines Places a Historic Boeing Jets Order By an African Airline
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. “We are pleased to announce that…
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Four Weekly Services to Madrid
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it will resume four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital and a city of elegant boulevards and extensive, starting from December 9, 2023. Regarding the resumption of the flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are delighted to reinstate our Madrid flights. The new services…
BOC Aviation Delivers Boeing 737-800 Aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
BOC Aviation has delivered a used Boeing 737-800 aircraft for lease to Ethiopian Airlines Group. The aircraft is powered by CFM56 engines. “We are delighted to add Ethiopian, Africa’s largest carrier, as a new customer,” said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation. “This transaction builds on our position in the African…