Africa’s largest airlines by departing seat capacity in December 2025 underline the continent’s uneven but steadily recovering aviation market, led once again by Ethiopian Airlines. According to Business Insider Africa, the ranking reflects scheduled outbound seats offered by airlines across…
Leaders from the tourism and aviation sectors are urging African governments to accelerate aviation growth in Africa by improving visa regimes, enhancing airport experience, and fully implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The insights come from a new…
Profit Rises as Passenger Numbers Grow for Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines recorded a solid 8% rise in revenue during its 2024/25 fiscal year, reaching $7.6 billion. The carrier saw an 11% increase in passenger traffic, carrying 19 million travelers, CEO…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has earmarked up to $500 million, pending board approval, to help finance a new international airport in Ethiopia that the government says will become Africa’s largest when completed by 2029, according to a Reuters report.…
Ethiopian Airlines has strongly denied media reports that it agreed to provide wet‑leased aircraft or spare parts to Russian carriers as a way for Russia to skirt Western aviation sanctions. The denial follows reports that a Russian delegation sought assistance…
Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch Africa’s first commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operation in 2026. The move comes after a strategic agreement with U.S.-based Archer Aviation, which will see the delivery of two Midnight eVTOL aircraft…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier by fleet and passenger volume, is exploring a purchase of at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft as part of a self-described strategy to bolster domestic capacity and replace ageing…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – In a milestone for African aviation, Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch its first-ever direct flights to Australia, marking a transformative step for intercontinental air travel. This initiative comes as the airline evaluates ultra-long-haul aircraft and…
SEATTLE — In a quiet but symbolic milestone, Boeing delivered the final Boeing 777‑300ER in January 2025, concluding nearly two decades of a flagship wide-body aircraft’s lifespan. According to The Air Current, veteran aviation journalist Jon Ostrower confirms that the…
