Ethiopian Airlines reports higher annual revenue

Ethiopian Airlines has just released its financial results for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. With revenue of $9.1 billion, Africa’s leading airline is in strong financial health, up 20% from the previous year. “From an operational standpoint, 2025 and 2026 were marked by another record performance in terms of the number of passengers carried, which stood… Read More »

Ethiopian Airlines announces additional daily flight to Seychelles

Ethiopian Airlines is increasing the number of seats on its Addis Ababa – Seychelles route. While it already operated a daily flight to Victoria Airport on Mahé, the Ethiopian national airline has decided to increase its service on this route in response to strong customer demand. The new daily service announced by Ethiopian Airlines is… Read More »

Jazeera Airways to launch direct flight between Kuwait and Addis Ababa

Jazeera Airways is taking to new skies. The Kuwaiti low-cost airline has announced the upcoming launch of a direct flight between Kuwait and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The private airline will operate three flights per week on this route, with the inaugural flight scheduled for September 7. However, no details have yet been confirmed regarding flight… Read More »

Ethiopian Airlines launches tender for the purchase of 25 aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines has announced it has launched a tender for the purchase of 25 single-aisle aircraft. According to Bloomberg, which broke the news, several models are considered frontrunners to join the fleet of Africa’s largest airline, allowing it to strengthen its domestic and regional flight schedule. These include the Boeing 737-7 & 737-8, the Airbus… Read More »

Ethiopian Airlines begins flights to Mauritius

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new route connecting its Addis Ababa Bole hub to Mauritius. The inaugural flight is scheduled for today at 8:50 a.m. This new service will operate three times a week: Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing Addis Ababa at 8:50 a.m. and arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Port Louis… Read More »

Ethiopian Airlines launches Addis Ababa-Lyon flight via Geneva

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 acquires new aircraft

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 expands its service from Moscow

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 »

Ethiopian Airlines reveals resumption date for flights to Kuwait

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 »

Ethiopia: Inauguration of a new regional airport

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 »