Global airline industry losses reduced to $9.7 billion
Global airline industry losses are expected to reduce to $9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast for an $11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2%, according to the…
Ethiopian Airlines wins Best Cabin Servics in Africa Award
Ethiopian Airlines won the 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards for ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ in Africa. The award was held in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate airlines being honored with…
Ethiopian Airlines linked Lomé with Washington DC
Ethiopian Airlines, commenced thrice-weekly passenger service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo as of today 01 June 2022, ET said in a statement.
Ethiopian, Boeing announce order for five 777 Freighters
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines today announced the carrier is further expanding its all-Boeing freighter fleet with an order for five 777 Freighters. The order is currently unidentified on Boeing’s orders and deliveries…
Gulf Air wins at Changi Airline Awards
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, was recently honoured at Changi Airline Awards ceremony which took place in Singapore, winning in the “Connectivity Award” and the “New Airline…
Ethiopian, AFRAA, UTD Aviation collaborate for aircrafts repair
Ethiopian Airlines MRO, UTD Aviation Solutions and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) today expressed their intention to work together on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in pursuance to the The Brown…
Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Bengaluru, India
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s best airline and the largest aviation group in Africa, has announced the resumption of thrice weekly passenger flights to Bengaluru, India as of 27 March 2022.
African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal
African countries, which signed single African air transport market agreement to liberalize air transport of the continent, are urged to speed the implementation of the deal and reap the benefits.
Ethiopian Airlines appoints former COO as new CEO
The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group today announced appointing the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ethiopian Airlines Group.
Ethiopian Airlines CEO announces early retirement
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam who has been under medical treatment in the Untired Sates for the last six months, has announced his early retirement.
Ethiopian Airlines plans purchasing five Boeing 777-8 Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has expressed its plan to purchase five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest, most capable and “most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter”.
Star Alliance named Airline Alliance of the Year
Star Alliance has been named Airline Alliance of the Year at the Air Transport Awards for the fourth consecutive time.
Africa’s transport sector benefits from free trade area
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to increase intra-African trade in transport services by nearly 50%, according to the latest estimates by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Africa Travel Week 2022 commences registration
Africa Travel Week 2022 that bring together pan-African & international exhibitors and is scheduled to go ahead from 11 to 13 April in the host city of Cape Town, South Africa has…