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Ethiopian Airlines to give Singapore Changi and Singapore Airlines an important link to Africa
Singapore Changi is close to plugging the biggest hole in its network, East Africa, with a proposed new service from Ethiopian Airlines. As traffic growth at Changi slows significantly, the airport needs to identify new markets. Africa, particularly East Africa, opens the door to an array of traffic flows which currently bypass Singapore.
Africa has emerged as an important and fast-growing region...
Ethiopian CEO Elected to IATA Board of Governors
Press Release
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased that its CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, has been elected to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors.
Ethiopian CEO was elected to this prestigious group of airline CEOs during the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting held in Cape Town, South Africa from Jun 2-4, 2013.
The Board of Governors is...
Ethiopian to Fly to Seoul with first African 787 Dreamliner
Press Release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will become the first African carrier to operate scheduled flights to Seoul, the Republic of South Korea effective 18 June 2013 using the B787 Dreamliner.
The B787 is the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft offering unparalleled on-board comfort to passengers...
Ethiopian is selected as an Official Carrier of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the OAU-AU
Press Release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce that it has been selected as an “Official Carrier of the 50sup anniversary celebration of the Organization of the African Unity – African Union“. The celebration started in April 2013 and will last for one year.
The Memorandum of Understanding designating Ethiopian as Official Carrier of the Golden...
Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to Ndola
Boeing 737′s to service the route directly three times a week, making it the airline’s 2nd destination in Zambia.
Press Release – TravelhouseUK offers bargain deals to Africa for its travelling community based in the UK. According to reports published by Lusaka Times, Ethiopian Airlines initiated its flights to Ndola, Zambia on the 31st of March from Addis Ababa.
The flights will...
Back in the Air!
Randy Tinseth (left) and Tewolde Gebremariam (Photo: AddisFortune.net)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines became the first commercial carrier to put the Boeing 787 Dreamliner back in the air with an inaugural flight from Addis Abeba to Nairobi on Saturday April 27, 2013. Tewolde Gebremariam, right, CEO of Ethiopian and Randy Tinseth, vice-president of Boeing were on the flight, the first since...
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New Boeing 777-300ERs with Ethiopian Airlines
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, both on lease for twelve years. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in May and June 2015.
“We are proud to expand our relationship with Ethiopian Airlines by placing two brand new 777-300ERs into their long...
South African Airways (SAA) Named “Top Producing Airline” by South African Tourism at its 4th Annual Ubuntu Awards
SAA Recognized for Helping to Increase Tourism Arrivals, and for its Long-Standing Commitment to the North American Market.
Press Release
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 - South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, was honored with the “Top Producing Airline” award at the 4th Annual South African Tourism Ubuntu Awards in New York City on April 15th. The Ubuntu Awards...
Ethiopian Airlines Dreams to takeoff
Dreamliner to resume operations from Bole International Airport for the first time.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, will have a pleasant surprise for the global aviation industry next week. Its senior executives are scheduled to arrive in Addis Abeba in the coming few days to announce the positive results of their work, which will see the troubled Boeing...
Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct flights to tourist hotspots in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Indian tourists will soon have direct flights from several Indian metros and tier-two cities to tourist hotspots in Africa, with the Ethiopian Airlines planning to operate regular flights from these places.
Already operating daily flights from New Delhi and Mumbai, the Ethiopian Airlines is all set to deploy its newly acquired luxurious Boeing-787 Dreamliner from India’s...
