Ethiopian Airlines continues to expand its international network. A few days ago, the national carrier operated its inaugural flight to Lyon, France. This scheduled flight from Addis Ababa Bole includes a stopover in Geneva, Switzerland, and is operated by an A350-900 capable of carrying 343 passengers: 30 in Cloud Nine class and 313 in Economy… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a new aircraft. A Twin Otter Classic 300-G, delivered by De Havilland Aircraft and registered C-FHYC, this turboprop joins the national airline’s fleet and will help it reach communities both near and far in Ethiopia, as well as in other lake regions of East Africa. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of the Ethiopian… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines aims to simultaneously expand its service from Moscow this summer. The Ethiopian national carrier has just announced three flights from Moscow to Oman, Mauritius and Mozambique. These three flights, scheduled to begin on July 12, all include a stopover in Addis Ababa. The flight between Moscow-Domodedovo and Mauritius-Port Louis will operate three times… Read More »
It’s official: Ethiopian Airlines has announced its return to Kuwait City. After a four-month suspension of its flights between Addis Ababa and Kuwait City due to the war in the Middle East, the national carrier stated in a press release published Tuesday that the flight will resume on June 16. This route is served year-round… Read More »
A new regional airport has just opened in Ethiopia. It was inaugurated on May 27th by Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the East African nation. The airport is named after the southern Ethiopian city of Negele Borena Geda, in the Oromia region. Initially serving three weekly flights, the new airport boasts a runway capable… Read More »
Summer is fast approaching, and Ethiopian Airlines is looking to expand its summer schedule. The national carrier has announced the launch of a new route between Addis Ababa and Port Louis in Mauritius after receiving approval from the government of the country located in the western Indian Ocean. This approval will allow Ethiopian Airlines to… Read More »
Just days after winning the APEX award for Africa’s Best Airline, Ethiopian Airlines has received another accolade. The airline has been awarded the prize for Africa’s Fastest Growing Airline. This award, presented at the Athens International Airport Awards 2026, further highlights why Ethiopian Airlines has held the leading position in the African air transport sector… Read More »
As expected, Ethiopian Airlines has been named Africa’s Best Airline for 2026. This is the eighth award given to the Ethiopian airline by the APEX Awards. This award, won and held exclusively by Ethiopian Airlines, is given by real travelers based on their feedback. Passengers eligible to vote are those who have taken at least… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines plans to launch a new long-haul route: a direct flight connecting Addis Ababa to Lahore, Pakistan. This information was confirmed by the Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, and the Pakistani Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, during an official meeting. For Ethiopian Airlines, launching a flight to Lahore will strengthen… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has finalized a firm order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new order is part of the agreement signed between the African airline giant and the American aircraft manufacturer in 2023 for the delivery of 67 aircraft. “The conversion of the options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into a firm order is another… Read More »