Aviation Archives - Ethio Negari

08 Apr

Ethiopian Airlines Marks 78 Years of Trailblazing in African Skies

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa's largest airline group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946. Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline's inaugural international service. Their involvement extended beyond in-flight duties, as they also provided assistance to passengers during check-in and boarding processes, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Regarding the occasion Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “This event symbolizes our unwavering commitment to our passengers and our belief that true leadership lies in…

08 Mar

Ethiopian Airlines Organizes Special All-Women Flight to London

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Ethiopian Hosts a Bold Celebration of March 8 Honoring Women’s Contributions in the Aviation Industry. Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, and the leading aviation group in Africa, has colorfully celebrated the International Women's Day, March 8 with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow. The airline commemorated the day at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, honoring women’s contribution in the aviation industry. The vibrant celebration took place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, ambassadors, honorable guests alongside the incredible women of Ethiopian Airlines, with the theme "Empowering Women: Connecting Africa.” Celebrating women's excellence at Ethiopian Airlines,…

06 Mar

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Boeing 777X Jets

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes, signaling a significant expansion of the carrier's widebody fleet. The agreement encompasses the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger airplanes initially, with the potential for up to 12 additional jets by Ethiopian, Africa's largest airline. This strategic move positions Ethiopian Airlines as the first 777X customer in Africa and underscores its commitment to enhancing its modern fleet, following its landmark 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737…

01 Mar

Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Groundbreaking e-commerce Logistics Facility

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Addis Ababa (Ethio Negari) February 29, 2024:- Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global brand, has proudly inaugurated its pioneering e-commerce logistics facility at Bole International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the continent's logistics landscape. Situated within the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated solely to e-commerce, mail, and courier logistics services. Its strategic location aims to position Addis Ababa as the premier cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond. During the grand unveiling ceremony, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, expressed his enthusiasm, stating,…

09 Jan

Ethiopian Airlines commences New Cargo Flight to Casablanca, Morocco

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Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo services by introducing a new flight route to Casablanca, Morocco, bringing the total number of cargo destinations in Africa to 35. The newly launched cargo flight to Casablanca utilizes a Boeing 777-200F freighter boasting a remarkable payload capacity exceeding 100 tons. In a statement, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, expressed his satisfaction, stating, "We are delighted to commence a new cargo flight service to Casablanca, Morocco." This development marks the airline's commitment to enhancing its cargo services while simultaneously reaffirming its dedication to providing reliable and efficient solutions in the cargo…

21 Aug

Ethiopia issues first private aircraft maintenance license

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The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority has issued a private aircraft maintenance license for the first time. The authority gave its first aircraft maintenance license to One M.R.O. The private aircraft maintenance institution was established in 2013 and is in operation in other African countries. The authority gave the license to this organization based on five international standards set by the office. The maintenance license granted to the facility will enable it to repair Boeing 737 Classic and Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. One M.R.O. Quality Assurance and Safety Manager Mr. Andualem Selshi said that his company is currently providing services…

04 Apr

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50th years of flights to China

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The airline started its service in February 1973 by making the first Chinese flight to Shanghai, and since October 1973, it has continued to serve by changing its destination to Beijing. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates 66 weekly flights to 10 Chinese cities with 5 passenger and 9 cargo regular flights. Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changsha, Xiamen, Chengdu and Hong Kong are the Chinese cities that Ethiopian Airlines flies to. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest aviation institution, has more than 200 international destinations. Founded in 1945, Ethiopian Airlines celebrated its 75th anniversary a year ago and has won several international…

17 Mar

Ethiopian starts cargo flights from Copenhagen to Addis Ababa

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Ethiopian Airlines has started a weekly cargo flights from Copenhagen, Denmark to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The cargo flight will be done by Boeing 767-300F aircraft, which was recently converted from passenger to cargo service. The Airline told Ethio Negari that each weekly flight will carry up to 45 tons of cargo. This new cargo service will facilitate trade between Europe and the rest of the world. Ethiopian Airlines said it will start passenger flight service to Copenhagen from next May. The start of passenger flights will also create additional capacity for cargo services. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it…

08 Mar

Ethiopian Airlines flew an all-female flight to Tanzania

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Ethiopian Airlines flew an all-female flight to Tanzania's International Women's Day was celebrated at the airline in the presence of the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfen Tasew, and the chairman of the board of the airline, Mr. Girma Wake. The airline's flight to the Tanzanian port city of Zanzibar is staffed by all women, from the chief pilot to the co-pilot, flight attendants and technicians. In addition, air traffic, flight safety and cargo control, flight control till the departure of the aircraft are completely managed by women. This is proof that women have unlimited potential to build society, said the…

27 Feb

Ethiopia to build Eight airports and Heliports

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Ethiopia to build Eight airports and Heliports by private companies. Following the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority's guidelines for the construction and management of airports, which were only carried out by the federal government, private investors, regional and city administrations, developers who showed interest in building eight airports and heliports have submitted applications to the authority. The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Deputy Director General of Aviation Regulation Misrak Tilahun said that the authority has received eight applications since it came into operation in September after passing a directive allowing private investors, regional and city governments to build airports, paved landings and…