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APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is thrilled to announce that it has been crowned the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards at the prestigious APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.
This is the airline’s latest achievement in a long line of industry recognitions, solidify… read more
Ethiopian indigenous knowledge to boost Tourism
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous people can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities.
In this regard, Ethiopia is home to a wide array of indigenous communities, each with its distinct… read more
Ethiopian inaugural flight lands at new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched “its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.” Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “This project is part of our vision to … read more
Tanzania launches electric passenger train services
Passenger services on the 201·8 km electrified standard gauge railway from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro were formally launched on June 14. President Samia Suluhu Hassan paid the fares for the 1 400 passengers on the first trip.
The journey time is less than 2 h. Services are to be extended to the capital city Dodoma by July 25, … read more
Africa’s future in aviation: Ethiopian Aviation University graduates 800 professionals
Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation center of excellence, celebrated a major milestone as it graduated nearly 800 aviation professionals, including international students from eight African countries and one from Asia.
The graduation ceremony took place at the university’s facility on June 15, 2024, and w… read more
Maun becomes second Ethiopian Airlines’ destination in Botswana
Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest-growing global airline brands and Africa’s largest airline, has announced the commencement of services to Maun, its second destination in the Republic of Botswana after Gaborone, as of 10th, June 2024. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)… read more
Ethiopian Airlines resumes daily flights to historic Axum
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, proudly announces the resumption of daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum starting on June 9, 2024. This follows extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, costing 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Key Highlights:
Daily Flight… read more
This city in South Africa was named the world's 2nd best city for food 2024
Time Out, a global culture, entertainment and events magazine, recently asked thousands of locals all about eating out in their cities to rank the world’s culinary capitals in 2024. The city-dwellers were quizzed on their city’s must-visit restaurants… read more
No Nigeria Air, only Ethiopian flying Nigerian flag
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) on Monday provided insights into the controversies surrounding the Nigeria Air, which was officially inaugurated in May 2023, by the then Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, saying there was never any Nigeria Air, but Ethiopian Airline painted in Nigerian colours… read more
Ethiopian doubles capacity with upgraded Addis Ababa domestic terminal
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airlines have announced the inauguration of its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The 50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing… read more
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