Ethiopian Airlines Group CCO Lemma Yadecha and African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, sign a mandated lead arranger agreement authorizing the Bank to mobilize up to $8 billion in financing for the new Bishoftu International Airport

US$10 billion Ethiopian Airlines–AfDB airport project takes off

Ethiopia has begun preparations for a US$10 billion plan to build Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), set to rival the world’s largest hubs. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will lead the financing effort, aiming to mobilise nearly US$8 billion. It will also provide US$500 million, subject to Board approval. The mandate letter was signed by Ethiopian […]

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GE Aerospace secures landmark engine deals with Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways

Aircraft & Engines

GE Aerospace has announced major agreements with Ethiopian Airlines Group and Qatar Airways, strengthening long-standing partnerships and advancing both airlines’ fleets with the latest engine technology. Ethiopian Airlines Group has confirmed its selection of the GEnx engine to power 11 new Boeing 787 aircraft, increasing its GEnx-powered fleet from 19 to 30 aircraft. In addition,

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Ethiopian Airlines Group CFO Mensfin Tasew (left) and AfDB Vice President Nnenna Nwabufo display copies of the signed letter of intent

Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB to collaborate on new airport project

Financial

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to collaborate on the development of Ethiopia’s ambitious Abusera International Airport project. Valued at US$7.8 billion, the project aims to boost passenger and cargo capacity, strengthen Ethiopia’s role as a leading aviation hub in Africa, and support regional economic

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Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France

Ethiopian Airlines welcomes first A350-1000 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Airbus operator in Africa, has received its first A350-1000 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France. This significant addition makes Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to operate this model, enhancing its premium-service offerings on major routes such as Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of

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Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility © Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates CFM Leap-1B engine test cell

MRO & Production

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility, granting it full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for Boeing’s new-generation 737 MAX single-aisle jet. Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, expressed pride in achieving full testing capability for the CFM Leap-1B

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Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first 777X customer in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have signed an agreement for the airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737

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Image of Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 in flight

Ethiopian Airlines places landmark order for 67 jets with Boeing

Aircraft & Engines

Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement was signed between Boeing and Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow. Ethiopian is ordering the 787-9 variant, part of a Dreamliner family that reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to

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Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing will establish a joint venture

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines to establish aircraft parts manufacturing joint venture

MRO & Production

Ethiopia’s state investment authority has announced that a US$15 million is being invested in a joint venture between Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines for the manufacture of aircraft parts. Ethiopian Airlines is the African continent’s largest airline with a fleet of over 140 aircraft and the carrier is trying to make a proactive effort to further

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US$10 billion Ethiopian Airlines–AfDB airport project takes off

GE Aerospace secures landmark engine deals with Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB to collaborate on new airport project

Ethiopian Airlines welcomes first A350-1000 aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates CFM Leap-1B engine test cell

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-9s

Ethiopian Airlines places landmark order for 67 jets with Boeing

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines to establish aircraft parts manufacturing joint venture

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