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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of the IATA Focus Africa conference will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 29‑30 April 2026. The event, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines, will be organized under the theme “Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa”.

According to Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that, as of the end of October 2025, airlines worldwide have $1.2 billion of cash trapped by government restrictions on currency repatriation. This represents a modest $100 million improvement compared with the figure reported in April 2025.

According to the latest data, 93 % of the blocked amount is located in

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has concluded a significant partnership with Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the continent’s largest airline networks. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed on 2 October 2025 in Addis Ababa by NTB Chief Executive Officer Sebulon C. Chicalu and Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew.

Key areas of cooperation

Ethiopian Airlines announced Tuesday the launch of its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The inaugural flight marks a significant milestone in Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and the Gulf region. 

The new route was celebrated with a launch event held at Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines is enhancing its Singapore–Addis Ababa route with a fifth weekly direct flight, set to launch on 4 July 2025. This expansion comes in response to growing demand for travel and trade between Singapore and Africa, providing passengers with greater flexibility and seamless connectivity to over 130 destinations worldwide.

With fares and schedules already available for booking

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will introduce a four-weekly service to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, starting 10 July 2025.

The new route will enhance Ethiopian Airlines’ global connectivity and provide more flight options for passengers travelling between Africa and destinations in Southeast Asia. The flight, which will use a Boeing 787-8 with 270 seats. The aircraft will make a

Ethiopian Airlines will resume its flights to Monrovia, Liberia, from November 30.

The airline will offer three weekly flights to the Liberian capital.

Flight ET933 will depart Addis Ababa on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 am and arrive in Monrovia at 1:50 pm. Return flight ET932 will depart Monrovia every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 10:20 am, arriving in Addis Ababa

From November 30, Ethiopian Airlines will resume flights to Monrovia (ROB), Liberia, after a 14-year hiatus.

Flights are subject to government approval.

Flights to Monrovia will be non-stop. These flights will replace Ouagadougou on the airline's route to Conakry, reports Simple Flying.

From October 27, Ethiopian Airlines will add two more flights from Addis Ababa to Chennai, increasing the frequency from two to four times a week.

Located on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, Chennai is the capital Tamil Nadu. It is a modern cosmopolitan city and the most prominent cultural, economic and educational center of southern India.

From June 16, Ethiopian Airlines will offer four direct flights per week between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Athens (ATH).

These flights will provide South Africans with a new route to ATH via ADD.

Ethiopia Often overlooked as a holiday destination, fraught with intrigue, boasting a combination of scenic natural wonders, rare wildlife nature, fascinating history and deep-rooted identity. Visiting Ethiopia can feel like stepping back in time and discovering a land that defies common misconceptions about famine and drought.

The country's diverse and fertile landscape defies stereotypes,

Ethiopian Airlines will begin flying to Warsaw in July this year.

Supports Coordination Limited confirms that Ethiopians have been provided with seats at Warsaw Chopin Airport during the northern summer (31 March to 26 October). The flights are expected to be operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners, airlinegeeks.com reports.

Although the Ethiopian flag carrier has not indicated the

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, and the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihe Abdi, have signed an MOU which secures Somaliland a stake in Ethiopia’s national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia will acquire a 19% stake in Somaliland’s Port of Berbera – giving it its long-desired access to the Red Sea.

“This document gives Ethiopia the opportunity to obtain a permanent and