Ethiopian Airlines News
Ethiopian Airlines launches new Niger flights
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will commence four weekly flights to Niamey, in Republic of Niger, from November 20th, 2013. Niamey is the capital and the largest city in the West African country Niger.
Ethiopian partners with ASKY
Ethiopian Cargo, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the opening of a second cargo hub in Africa based in Lomé, Togo, in partnership with ASKY Airlines. The new cargo hub will commence operations in September 2013 after the phase-in of a B737-400F.
Ethiopian Airlines expands Nigeria flights with Enugu departure
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will commence four weekly flights to Enugu, Nigeria from August 24th, 2013. Located in south-eastern Nigeria, Enugu is the capital of Enugu State.
Plane fire causes disruption at Heathrow
Services are getting back to normal at Heathrow Airport this morning following the closure of two runways last night after a fire broke out on an Ethiopian Airlines plane.
New African airline takes off in Malawi
The government of Malawi and African powerhouse Ethiopian Airlines have finalised the creation of a new national airline in the Southern African country, called Malawian Airlines. Officials in Addis Ababa confirmed the government of Malawi will hold a 51 per cent stake in new carrier, with Ethiopian Airlines holding the remaining shares.
Gebremariam appointed to IATA Board of Governors
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, has announced its chief executive, Tewolde Gebremariam, has been elected to the International Air Transport Association Board of Governors. IATA is a trade association for the world’s airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner takes flight
An Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner has taken off from Addis Ababa, marking the first commercial flight by the Boeing aircraft since all 787s were grounded due to battery malfunctions.
Oman Air links with Ethiopia Airlines for Muscat-Addis Ababa flights
Oman Air has entered into a codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier of Ethiopia on the Muscat and Addis Ababa sectors, which will offer greater choice for customers of the two airlines. This codeshare agreement will cover flights between the Omani capital of Muscat and the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines pushes into Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an expansion of its Asian network, adding three new destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Seoul, as of June 18th, 2013. In addition, flights from Addis Ababa to Hong Kong will no longer need to stop in Bangkok; Hong Kong will now be served via daily non-stop service from Addis Ababa instead of the current four-times-a-week flights routed through Bangkok.
Ethiopian Airlines expands flight options
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, has announced further expansion of its service to the continent with new flights to Blantyre, Malawi and Ndola, Zambia.
Travelport and Ethiopian Airlines renew partnership agreement
Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry and Ethiopian Airlines have announced the renewal of their long-term Operator Agreement, which will see the flag carrier of Ethiopia continue to distribute Travelport’s Galileo products and services in the country.
Tanzania tourism signs deal with Ethiopian Airlines
The Tanzania Tourist Board and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding to promote Tanzania tourism worldwide. The MoU was signed with the intention to increase the number of visitors to both Tanzania and Ethiopia, increase the presence of Tanzania tourism in key international markets, as well as enhance the business profile of Ethiopian Airlines.