Ethiopian Airlines fuel strategy is drawing new attention after Michael Wakabi reported in The EastAfrican that the carrier is increasingly using technical stops to conserve fuel while keeping aircraft payloads high on long-haul routes. According to the report, the move…
A reported Ethiopian Airlines South Africa travel surge is drawing attention to the wider recovery and expansion of African air travel in 2026. According to a recent report by South African travel publication Getaway, demand tied to Ethiopian Airlines and…
Africa air cargo growth is accelerating as airlines expand freight capacity and global trade shifts toward faster logistics networks. According to reporting by The EastAfrican, the surge reflects rising demand for cargo transport across Africa-Asia trade routes and growing integration…
Uganda Airlines ACMI lease plans are underway after both of the carrier’s long-haul aircraft were grounded for unscheduled maintenance, disrupting key international routes. According to aviation intelligence platform ch-aviation, journalist Hilka Birns reported that the airline is seeking a short-term…
Africa aviation growth is increasingly being shaped by two key cities: Addis Ababa and Nairobi. These East African capitals have become major air transport hubs connecting Africa to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Their airports and national carriers are…
Ethiopian Airlines Australia flights are poised to become a reality, with Executive Traveller reporting that the carrier plans to launch non-stop services from Addis Ababa to the Australian continent in 2028, subject to securing suitable long-range aircraft. Ethiopia’s flag carrier,…
South Africa’s aviation industry is in the spotlight after reports emerged that a private equity group is moving to purchase the nation’s largest domestic airline. According to Bloomberg via BusinessTech, Harith General Partners is in advanced talks to acquire FlySafair,…
EgyptAir has begun taking delivery of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft it ordered, marking a significant milestone in its long-haul fleet modernization programme, according to FlightGlobal aviation reporter David Kaminski-Morrow. The Egyptian flag-carrier received the first of its 16 ordered A350-900…
The Ethiopian Airlines half-year revenue performance delivers a strong financial result for Africa’s largest carrier, reporting $4.4 billion in revenue during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year. According to Reuters reporting by Dawit Endeshaw and Vincent Mumo…
The new Ethiopian Airlines headquarters is being built near Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. The multi-building complex topped out in 2025, and officials now expect full completion in August 2026, with commercial, corporate, and customer service facilities housed in a…
