Jul 01 - Ethiopian and ASKY Airlines Sign MoU on Strategic Partnership and Investment
Ethiopian Airlines and ASKY, a newly established airline based in Lome-Togo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 24, 2008 at the Ethiopian Airlines’ Head Office in Addis Ababa.
Jun 12 - Ethiopian Graduates 18 Pilots
The Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduates 18 trainee pilots who have completed the commercial pilot training courses in Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.
Jun 17 - Ethiopian Graduates 18 Pilots
The Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduates 18 trainee pilots who have completed the commercial pilot training courses in Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.
Jun 12 - Ethiopian and Brussels Set to Launch Codeshare Agreement
Ethiopian Airlines, one of the leading African airlines, has entered into a code share agreement with Brussels Airlines giving travellers better connectivity and a broad range of services between Europe and Africa.
May 27 - Ethiopian selected The Official Carrier for The Summit
Ethiopian Airlines was selected as the official carrier of the 8th, 2008 Leon H. Sullivan Summit. The airline will bring two 767 jetliners from Washington, D.C. to Arusha, Tanzania for the Summit, which will be held from June 2 – 6, 2008.
May 16 - Ethiopian Scores High in its Nine Months Performance
Ethiopian Airlines recorded strong results in many of its performance parameters during the nine months of the fiscal year 2007/08.
Apr 08 - Ethiopian to Strengthen its Presence in the Middle East
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African carrier, has announced its plan to launch flight services to Kuwait and Riyadh starting June 2, 2008.
Mar 21 - Ethiopian and Lufthansa set to Launch Codeshare Flights
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce to its esteemed customers the commencement of codeshare flights with Lufthansa German Airlines as of March30. These flights will operate on the Addis Ababa-Frankfurt route.
Feb 05 - Ethiopian Purchases New B737NG Flight Simulator
The new B737NG flight simulator enables Ethiopian to train its pilots at home base and to avail training for regional operators.
Jan 31 - Ethiopian Purchases New B737NG Flight Simulator
Ethiopian Airlines, different awards winning African carrier, purchased B737 Next Generation (NG) flight simulator from Flight Safety International (FSI), a company based in Tulus, Oklahoma.
Jan 26 - Stowaways on Flight ET-500
Ethiopian Airlines was informed by US Immigration Officials that two Ethiopians were discovered hidden in the ceiling of the aircraft of flight ET 500 on arrival at Washington DC Dulles International Airport on January 23, 2008.
Jan 24 - Ethiopian Graduates 16 Pilots
The Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduates 16 trainee pilots that have completed the commercial pilot course with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.
Dec 27 - Ethiopian Graduates 24 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
Today the Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 24 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians that have completed two years of extensive training in airframe, power plant and avionics.
Nov 28 - Ethiopian and TAAG Angola Airlines Enter into Agreement
After conducting a thorough market study on the current high traffic movement to/from Angola due to the increasing trade between Angola, Middle East, Asian countries and beyond, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) have entered into a bilateral commercial agreement to feed passengers on their routes.
Nov 15 - Ethiopian Leases Two B747-200F
In its endeavor to match the ever increasing demand of the perishable flower export, Ethiopian Airlines will be leasing in two GE powered Boeing 747-200 freighter aircraft from Southern Air Inc based in Kentucky, USA
Oct 27 - ShebaMiles and Miles & More Enter into Partnership
The new partnership agreement offers additional option of accumulating miles and claim award tickets to ShebaMiles members on all Lufthansa’s international and domestic scheduled flights.
Oct 17 - Ethiopian Cooperates with Lufthansa Technical, and GTZ
Ethiopian Airlines Cooperates with Lufthansa Technical Training and GTZ to upgrade aircraft maintenance training capacity and quality standards in Ethiopia
Oct 16 - Ethiopian to Fly Greener with Greener Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines and Greener Ethiopia will jointly plant two million trees throughout Ethiopia during the Ethiopian Millennium.
Sep 05 - Ethiopian to Introduce New Frequencies to Brussels
Ethiopian Airlines will increase frequencies to Brussels from the current three to six flights a week effective October 28, 2007 and the service to Amsterdam will be discontinued effective same date.
Sep 03 - Ethiopian Continues to Lease Additional Aircraft
In its endeavour to match with the increasing number of passengers, Ethiopian Airlines has leased one Rolls Royce powered B757-200ER from GECAS Aircraft Leasing Company.
Aug 31 - Ethiopian Graduates 22 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 22 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians that have completed 2 years training in airframe, power plant and avionics.
Aug 17 - Ethiopian Receives Business & Financial Services Award
Ethiopian received Golden Jubilee Business and Financial Services Award for the outstanding contribution to the economic and social development of Ghana at a dinner held on 30 July 2007 at Accra International Conference Center.
Aug 03 - Ethiopian to launch Services to Zanzibar
Ethiopian Airlines in line with its commitment of expanding its route network within Africa, will commence daily flight to Zanzibar effective October 28, 2007. The new flight connects Zanzibar with the extensive network of Ethiopian in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and US.
New Motto for Ethiopian
About a year ago we had started working on changing our tagline (motto) ‘Going to great lengths to please’ which we have used for several decades.
Jul 2 - 6Ethiopian and BCC Sign Deal for MD-11 Freighter Aircraft
The MD-11, which at the moment is in a passenger configuration, will soon be converted to freighter with a capacity of 88 tons of cargo. The aircraft will be delivered to Ethiopian in January 2009. Ethiopian is also negotiating for a second converted MD-11 freighter aircraft on lease basis for the delivery at the end of 2009. Ethiopian now owns two 757 freighter aircraft.
Jul 26 - Ethiopian and BCC Sign Deal for MD-11 Freighter Aircraft
The MD-11, which at the moment is in a passenger configuration, will soon be converted to freighter with a capacity of 88 tons of cargo. The aircraft will be delivered to Ethiopian in January 2009. Ethiopian is also negotiating for a second converted MD-11 freighter aircraft on lease basis for the delivery at the end of 2009. Ethiopian now owns two 757 freighter aircraft.
Jul 18 - Ethiopian and Gulf Air Enter Code Share Agreement
Ethiopian Airlines and Gulf Air have entered into a strategic code-sharing agreement opening up routes and services to each other in their respective networks and providing customers with seamless connections between their networks effective July 1, 2007.
Jul 11 - Ethiopian Leases Two B767-300ER
In its commitment to match the increasing number of passengers and the expanded operation, Ethiopian Airlines has leased two PW powered Boeing 767-300ER aircraft from Deutsche Structured (DSF) based in Frankfurt; Germany.
Jul 02 - Ethiopian Launches Flight Services to Abu Dhabi
Ethiopian Airlines currently expanding its network in the Middle East is once again gearing up for the launch of its services to Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates starting from July 01, 2007. Providing convenient connection via its strategic hub Addis Ababa, Ethiopian now flies to 50 cities worldwide.
Jun 20 - Ethiopian Graduates 18 Pilots
Ethiopian Aviation Academy has graduated 18 pilots of Ethiopian nationals that have completed two years of training on Commercial Piloting with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings from its Pilot Training School (PTS).
ET Offers Attractive Fare to Profit 2007 Conference Participants
EU-Profit pro-Invest Tourism 2007 conference to be held in Kampala from 27 - 29 June 2007. Ethiopian Airlines is proud to be a sponsorship partner with the EU-Profit pro-Invest Tourism 2007 conference and happy to offer 25% discount on the airfare for conference participants that originates from all Ethiopian Destinations.
Jun 07 - Ethiopian Receives Sunny Welcome for Sana’a Services
Ethiopian Airlines received a warm welcome on the arrival of its inaugural flight to historical city of Sana’a on June 06, 2007.
Jun 06 - Ethiopian Airlines Wins the 2007 Africa Achievement Award
The African Times/USA awarded Ethiopian Airlines with the 2007 Africa Achievement Award which is an Africa Business of the Year Award for its success as an airline and a viable organization and for its significant contributions towards the development of air transport in Africa.
Apr 20 - Ethiopian Graduates 21 A/C Maintenance Tech. of 3 Nationals
In the presence of the Rwandan and Madagascar Ambassadors to Ethiopia, Excellencies Mr. Nyirinkindi and Mr. Rakotoaripony respectively, the Multi-National Aviation Training Center of Ethiopian Airlines graduated 21 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians of Three Nationals on April 19, 2007. Among the graduates 13 are foreign nationals; seven Rwandese, six Malagasies while the rest eight are Ethiopians.
Apr 17 - Ethiopian goes for Paperless Travel
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that the airline offers online (Internet) booking and electronic-ticketing services in all its 49 destinations as of April 2007. The expansion of these innovative services on all Ethiopian routes will provide our customers with greater convenience through simplified and fast booking, ticketing and check-in.
Mar 28 - Ethiopian Airlines Achieves IOSA Registration
Ethiopian Airlines is proud to announce that it has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The completion of the IOSA registration is a milestone for Ethiopian Airlines, and confirms the airline’s commitment to safety.
Ethiopian Set to Start Direct Flights to Gabon
March 14, 2006 Facing strong demand for its services in the Gabon, Ethiopian Airlines is set to launch direct services to its capital, Libreville. Effective March 28, 2006 Ethiopian, will serve Libreville three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with same day return flights.
Mar12 - Ethiopian Continues Expansion with New Service to Bahrain
Ethiopian Airlines will continue its international expansion with new nonstop flights between Addis Ababa and Bahrain, effective 03 June 2007. The new flights will be the only nonstop flights between Addis Ababa and Bahrain, and will save customers three hours in travel time versus existing connections.
Mar 12 - Ethiopian to start services to Sana’a – Yemen
The award-winning carrier, Ethiopian Airlines is set to launch services to the city of Sana’a effective 06 June, 2007 with four flight per week.
Feb 28 - Ethiopian Gears Up for Brand Repositioning Project
Ethiopian has started a new project to enhance the master brand 'Ethiopian’ based on its existing strong brand values. For the project, Ethiopian chose Goslar and Associates Co. Ltd., a branding agency based in Bangkok.
Jan 31 - Togolese President Visits Ethiopian’s Facilities
H.E Mr. M. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, President of the Republic of Togo accompanied by his delegates visited Ethiopian Airlines facilities on January 31, 2007. On arrival at Ethiopian HQ, the President was warmly welcomed by the CEO, Ato Girma Wake, EVPs and VPs of the airline.
Dec 29 - Ethiopian Leases two DC-10-30F Freighter Aircraft
Ethiopian leases-in two DC-10-30F freighter aircraft to bolster its cargo capacity to support the ever increasing export market of the country. The lease agreement for the two freighter aircraft was signed in first week of December, 2006 between Ethiopian Airlines and World Airways Inc; based in US. Both cargo aircraft will start operation on January 01, 2007.
Dec 28 - Ethiopian Graduates 19 A/C Maintenance Technicians
Today the Multi-National Aviation Training Center of Ethiopian Airlines graduated 19 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians that have completed two years training in airframe, power plant and avionics.
Dec 19 - Ethiopian to Start Daily Flight to Beirut
December 19 - Ethiopian Airlines will start a daily flight to Beirut effective December 19, 2006 to meet the rising demand of passengers on the sector Addis Ababa – Beirut. The airline will operate the route with B737-700 offering 16 business class and 102 economy class seats.
Nov 30 - Ethiopian Airlines Leases B767-300ER
In its endeavour to match the increasing number of passengers, Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with International Lease Financing Corporation (ILFC) based in California; North America to lease GE powered Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. The lease agreement, signed on November 23, 2006 at Ethiopian’s Head Quarter in Addis Ababa, will be for five years effective December 08, 2006.
Nov 22 - Equatorial Guinea PM holds talks with Ethiopian CEO
H.E. Mr. Ricardo MANGUE OBAMA NFUBEA, Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea accompanied by his ministerial delegates, visited Ethiopian Airlines and held talk with Ethiopian top management regarding commencement of services between Addis Ababa to Malabo, capital city of Equatorial Guinea.
Nov 14 - Ethiopian Graduates Pilots
Ethiopian Airlines’ African Aviation Academy graduates 15 pilots of Ethiopian nationals that have completed two years of training on Commercial Piloting with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings from its Pilot Training School (PTS).
Nov 02 - ET Introduces a convenient FFP Management System
In its effort to give seamless service to its frequent flyers, Ethiopian has introduced a new Frequent Flyer Management System and launched its ShebaMiles on Ethiopian’s Web.
Nov 01 - Ethiopian moves to Sabre PMS
Aviation Technology pioneer, Ethiopian will move to the new Sabre Passenger Services Management IT System at midnight of November 03, 2006.
Oct 26 - Ethiopian Flies to Juba (Sudan)
In its endeavor to match with the strong demand for its services in the Sudan, Ethiopian Airlines is set to launch services to Juba, its second destination in the same African country, effective November 16, 2006. Ethiopian will serve Juba with three flights a week with same day return flights.
Oct 17 - Airbus A380 Landed at Addis Ababa International Airport
The Super Jumbo aircraft Airbus A380 landed at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Monday October 16, 2006 making the Addis Ababa International Airport the first African Airport visited in the framework of its flight test program. The Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is chosen for its altitude of 7,500 feet above sea level.
Oct 03 - Burkina Faso Transport Minister Visits Ethiopian
H.E. Mr. Gilbert G Ouedraogo Minister of Transportation of Burkina Faso accompanied by his delegates held discussion with the CEO Ato Girma Wake and visited the airlines’ facilities on September 29, 2006.
Oct 01 - ET Takes Delivery of the Converted B757-200 FA
As the conversion process of the previous passenger aircraft B757-200 to a freighter aircraft was completed on September 30, 2006 the aircraft is flying back home. In order to meet the demand of the increasing Ethiopia’s exports, Ethiopian Airlines will also lease in MD-11 Freighter with 85 tonnes capacity from January through May 2007. Both MD-11 and the converted B757 aircraft will operate on the European routes to carry the horticultural export.
Sep 22 - Congolese Transport Minister Visits Ethiopian
H.E. Mr. Andre OKOMBI SALISSA Congolese Minister in charge of Transport and Civil Aviation and current chairman of the Ministerial Conference of African Minister responsible for Transport and H.E. Dr. Bernard ZOBA Commissioner Infrastructure and Energy AU and other delegates visited Ethiopian Airlines facilities on September 25, 2006.
Sep 19 - Ethiopian Wins African Airline of the Year 2006 Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been chosen ‘African Airline of the Year 2006’ by African Aviation Journal. The key criteria for Ethiopian Airlines to have won the African Aviation Award include its financial performance and overall profitability, passenger growth, route network expansion, fleet modernization, in-flight services, and overall customer care.
Sep 17 - Ethiopian Reinstates Services to Beirut
Ethiopian Airlines will reinstate its services to Beirut effective September 18, 2006.
Sep 05 - Ethiopian Airlines to Lease B757-200
In its endeavour to match the increasing number of passengers, Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Atlasjet Airlines based in Turkey to lease B757-200 aircraft. The lease agreement signed on August 25, 2006 will be for six months effective September 13, 2006. The lease is on ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) basis although cabin service will be provided by Ethiopian Airlines cabin crew.
Aug 22 - Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Market Front Line Staff
On Tuesday August 22, 2006 Ethiopian Airlines’ School of Marketing graduates 25 marketing front line staff. Among the graduates 4 are female trainees.
Aug 21 - Ethiopian sponsors the ‘Mesgana Dancers"
In a further show of its commitment for the community based Programme, Ethiopian Airlines recently sponsored the ‘Mesgana Dancers’ who spread the message of the importance of girl's education in Ethiopia and all of Africa. The Mesgana Dancers comprises 10 girls, all Children of Ethiopia Education Fund (COEEF) students and range in age from 7 to 12.
Jul 28 - Ethiopian Graduates 22 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
The Multi-National Aviation Training Center of Ethiopian Airlines graduated 22 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians that have completed 2 years training in airframe, power plant and avionics.
Jul 28 - Ethiopian Airlines and GE Complete Agreement
Ethiopian Airlines and General Electric (GE) have completed purchase agreement for GEnx engines to power the 10 B787 Dreamliner aircraft Ethiopian purchased from Boeing. The total value of the engines is 330 million US dollars at list prices. The order is for 20 engines to power the 10 aircraft and 3 spare engines. CEO of Ethiopian, Mr. Girma Wake and the regional manager of GE, George D. Duncanson, signed the purchase agreement at Ethiopian head office on July 26, 2006.
Jul 13 - Ethiopian Reorganizes its Top Structure
Ethiopian Airlines - www.ethiopianairlines.com – is growing at a very fast pace and has set ambitious targets to realize “Vision 2010”. To cope with the changes induced by its rapid growth and lead the change to meet the market demand, Ethiopian has reorganized its top structure as of July 1, 2006.
Jun 29 - Ethiopian Airlines to sponsor Great Ethiopian Run
Ethiopian Airlines this week announced that it will be the official airline sponsor for the 2006 TOYOTA Great Ethiopian Run which will take place in Addis Ababa on Sunday 26th November 2006. The sponsorship deal was struck following a meeting between Great Ethiopian Run Director, Haile Gebrselassie and Ethiopian Chief Executive Officer, Girma Awake.
Jun 20 - Ethiopian Leases MD-11
Last year Ethiopian ordered 10 Boeing B787 Dreamliners. The first B787 is slotted for delivery in November 2008. To meet capacity demands in the interim period, Ethiopian Airlines has reached an agreement with WORLD AIRWAYS to lease an MD-11 aircraft.
Jun 15 - Ethiopian Leases an Airbus A330-200
Last year Ethiopian ordered 10 Boeing B787 Dreamliners. The first B787 is slotted for delivery in November 2008. To meet capacity demands in the interim period, Ethiopian Airlines has reached an agreement with Societe de Transport Aerien Regional S.A. to lease an Airbus A330-200. The aircraft will enter service effective June 18, 2006.
Jun 15 - Ethiopian to inaugurate Libreville
Ethiopian Airlines will inaugurate its service to Libreville on June 16, 2006. The inaugural flight ET915 will depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 08:50 am local time and will arrive in Libreville same day at 11:30 am.
Jun 06 - Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates Service to Brussels
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its service to Brussels on June 05, 2006. The inaugural flight ET704 departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 23:20 hrs local time and arrived in Brussels Zaventem Airport the next day in the morning at 07:55.
Apr 08 - Ethiopian Airlines Celebrate 60 Years
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s aviation pioneer, employing more than 4,700 people and carrying more than 1.5 million passengers a year to 45 destinations, was founded 60 years ago.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates 23 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
March 30, 2006 On Thursday, March 30, 2006, Ethiopian Airlines Multinational Aviation Training Center graduated 22 Ethiopian and 1 Saudi national Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Ethiopian Takes Part in International Women’s Day
March 27, 2006 Ethiopian Airlines staff took part in the celebration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2008 in Douala, Cameron.
Mar 27 - E-Ticketing Now Available on Addis – Washington
As of, March 27, 2006 Ethiopian will avail e-ticketing on the Addis Ababa – Washington D.C. – Addis Ababa sector.
Mar 23 - Zola Aboard Ethiopian
Zola, the South African song writer and performer in TSOTSI, the Oscar winning film in the best foreign language film category at the 78th Academy Awards, choose Ethiopian during his recent travel.
Ethiopian Set to Start Flights to Juba
March 21, 2006 Facing strong demand for its services in the Sudan, Ethiopian Airlines is set to launch services to Juba, its second destination in the Sudan, on May 1, 2006. Ethiopian will serve Juba with four flights a week with same day return flights.
Mar 21 - Ethiopian Hosts IOSA Workshop
Ethiopian Airlines hosted IATA Operation Safety Audit (IOSA) workshop from March 13-17, 2006 at the Ghion hotel in Addis Ababa. At the meeting 30 representatives from airlines of 6 African countries including regulatory bodies were present.
Ethiopian Resumes Flights to Dakar
March 14, 2006 Facing strong demand for its services in Dakar, Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume direct services to Dakar, Senegal, on March 26, 2006.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduated New Cabin Crew Memembers
February 24, 2006 On Thursday, February 23, 2006, Ethiopian airlines graduated 44 cabin crew. The graduates were selected out of 570 interested applicants who qualified for the initial written examination.
Ethiopian Airlines Launches E-ticketing
February 21, 2006 On February 20, 2006 Ethiopian Airlines begin issuing Electronic Tickets (E-Ticket) on the Addis Ababa – Nairobi – Addis Ababa sector.
Ethiopian Graduates Cabin Crew
February 08, 2006 On Tuesday, February 07, 2006, Ethiopian airlines graduated 47 cabin crew. 132 trainees were selected out of 570 interested applicants who qualified for the initial written examination.
Ethiopian picks Sabre ahead of five-year growth spurt
February 02, 2006 Ethiopian Airlines has signed a contract worth over US$10.5 million (£5.8 million) with Sabre Airline Solutions for its passenger management system.
Domestic Terminal Becomes Operational
January 13, 2006 Effective January 11, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines has moved all its domestic flights to Terminal 1 of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Marketing Front Line Staff
January 06, 2006 Since its establishment in 1982, the center has graduated 990 professionals in marketing and finance.
Ethiopian Selects GEnx to Power B787 Dreamliners
December 28, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines has selected GEnx engines made by the General Electric Company (GE) to power its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft due to enter service with the Airline from 2008. The order is for 20 engines to power the 10 aircraft and 3 spare engines.
Cargo Terminal Nears Completion
September 1, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines cargo terminal at its Addis Ababa hub will be completed in November 2005. Occupying an area of 14,000 square meters the terminal will have a capacity in excess of 100 000 tons air cargo per year.
A Brand New B737-700 for Ethiopian
July 31, 2005 On June 29, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of a brand new B737-700 new generation aircraft from Boeing. It is the fifth B737-700 aircraft for Ethiopian and marks the end of the airlines’ first phase fleet modernization program that was began in November 2003 with the delivery of a Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
June 14, 2005 Today Thursday, July 14, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines Multinational Aviation Training Center has graduated 21 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Another B767-300ER for Ethiopian
June 24, 2005 On June 23, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of a brand new B767-300ER aircraft from Boeing. The aircraft arrived Addis Ababa Bole International Airport the following evening at 07:15 am. Invited guests, government officials, Ethiopian’s management team and staff welcomed the aircraft upon arrival.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Cabin Crew
June 14, 2005 Today Tuesday, June 14, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines will graduate 51 cabin crew. The cabin crews were selected as trainees, out of 270 interested applicants, who passed through preliminary screening. The selection criteria are based on the needs and challenges of the profession.
Ethiopia and U.S. Sign Open Skies
May 17, 2005 The United States Department of State Office of the Spokesman announced the signing of an Open Skies air transport agreement with Ethiopia. U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Maria Cino and Ethiopian State Minister of Infrastructure Haile Asegide signed the agreement today, May 17, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
ET and Boeing Complete 787 Agreement
April 28, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and the Boeing Co. completed an order agreement for five Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets and purchase rights for five additional 787s. The agreement is based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two companies earlier this year.
Ethiopia and Uganda Sign a New Bilateral Agreement
April 8, 2005 On April 8, 2005, The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that governs air transport service between the two countries.
New Cargo Booking System Becomes Operational
April 1, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines’ new automated cargo booking system became operational on April 1, 2005. Based on SITA Air Cargo System, it will support online cargo tracking that was commissioned on September 2004.
New Cargo Booking System Becomes Operational
April 1, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines’ new automated cargo booking system became operational on April 1, 2005. Based on AVIVA automated cargo booking system, it will support online cargo tracking that was commissioned on September 2004.
Labor and Management Reach Agreement
March 26, 2005 On Friday March 25,2005, the Management and Ethiopian Airlines Employees Basic Trade Union have signed the 9th collective agreement. The collective agreement replaces the 8th collective agreement that was in effect since November 11, 1992.
Cargo Plus Aviation's B707 Crashes - All crew members survive
March 19, 2005 A B707 freighter registered in Ghana under 9G IRL which is owned and operated by a charter company, Cargo Plus Aviation, crashed at Entebbe International Airport on landing today March 19, 2005 at 0750 UTC.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
March 18, 2005 Today the Multi-National Aviation Training Center of Ethiopian Airlines has graduated 21 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians that have completed 2 years training in airframe, power plant and avionics.
Ethiopian Airlines To Revamp Its Cargo Termial
March 9, 2005 on February 22, 2005, Ethiopian Airlines conducted a meeting with its European and South African cargo general sales agents (GSA) at the Airline’s headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Pilots
February 28, 2005 Today Ethiopian Airlines Multi-National Aviation Training Center has graduated 12 pilots that have completed 22 months of training on Commercial Piloting with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings from its Pilot Training School (PTS). Of the 12 pilots 11 are sponsored by Ethiopian Airlines while one is privately financed.
Ethiopian Airlines to Acquire Ten Dreamliners
February 4, 2005 Ethiopian Airlines and the Boeing company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) whereby Ethiopian acquires 10 ultramodern Boeing 787 jetliners from the Chicago based aircraft manufacturer that will make Ethiopian the first African-based operator of the all-new jet.
Art Depicts Time Value
For the second time after a couple of years, a group of 10 Ethiopian Airlines staff artists displayed an Art Exhibition entitled "Time" at Alliance Ethio-Francaise Art Gallary. The exhibition, which attracted many viewers, stood for a month between June 15, 2004 - July 17, 2004
Ethiopian Shifts its cargo hub to Brussels
January 14, 2005 Ethiopian has shifted its European cargo operations hub from Ostende to Brussels, Belgium as of January 14, 2005.
Best African Airline Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been selected as the Best African Airline of The Year 2003.
TASOTA Honours Ethiopian
The Tanzania Society of Travel Agents (TASOTA) honoured Ethiopian Airlines with the Best African Airline Award.
Ethiopian Airlines Establishes New Management Committe
Ethiopian AirLines is pleased to inform its esteemed customers,fans,and patrons that it has established a new Management Committee who will assume the new positions effective Augest 16, 2004.
New B767-300ER Arrives!
The 5th of the 12 planned new aircraft arrived at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on June 5, 2004.
New B767-300 & 737-700
The first of the new B767-300ER and B737-700 aircraft arrived on November 26, 2003 and December 5, 2003 respectively at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Invited guests, Ethiopian staff, and journalists witnessed the delivery. A canopy of water shower gave them a colourful welcome.
The 6th New Aircraft Arrives !
Ethiopian Airlines is still acquiring more new aircraft to better expand its services in its route network
New CEO Appointed for Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines announces that the Board of Management has appointed Ato Girma Wake as the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines effective February 1, 2004.
The Best African Airline Of The Year 2002
Ethiopian has been recognized as “The Best African Airline of The Year 2002”. The award was given to Ethiopian Airlines by the Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (IOTA) based on the number of passengers the Airline has transported, route network, frequency and quality of service rendered.
Ethiopian Selects ERNST & YOUNG and SH&E
Ethiopian Airlines signed the contract for the strategic re-positioning consulting of the national flag carrier, with Ernst & Young and SH&E, a joint venture of two international consulting firms which won the global tender issued last June. The agreement was signed on December 25, 2003 at the Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa, by Mr. Bisrat Nigatu the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and Mr. Zemedeneh Negatu, the Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ethiopia, on behalf of the consulting firms.
CEO Retires
Ethiopian Airlines announces that Mr. Bisrat Nigatu, its CEO since July 1997, has applied to retire in the next three months and the Board of Management has accepted his application.
Ethiopian Signs Construction Financing with CBE
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has signed the financing agreement with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, on December 18, 2003, for the construction of the new Cargo Terminal amounting to Birr 164,327,054.00.
South African Airways and Ethiopian In New Part
South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have forged a new partnership (code share) that will see closer cooperation between two of the biggest and longest serving carriers in the continent.
US EX-Im Bank Signed An Agreement With Ethiopia
It is to be recalled that Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing Company in November 2002 for the purchase of three each B737-700 and B767-300 Aircraft as part of its fleet renewal program.
A Copy of speech made at the signing ceremony i
I would like to welcome all of you to Ex-Im Bank on this wonderful occasion – the beginning of the next phase of what we hope will be a very long and successful relationship between Ex-Im Bank and Ethiopian Airlines for purchases of U.S.-manufactured aircraft and engines.
Inaugural Flight to Stockholm
Ethiopian Airlines’ Inaugural Flight to Stockholm, Sweden successfully kicked off its on October 28, 2003. Flight No. ET 722 took off from Bole International Airport 93 passengers were on board of which 44 passengers were destined to Stockholm and the rest to Rome.
Ethiopian Hosted Safety Meeting
The 14th Annual General Meeting of the African Safety Council (AFRASCO) hosted by Ethiopian Airlines was held at Sheraton Addis from October 16-17, 2003. With this year’s meeting theme of “Aviation Safety Awareness for Africa”, AFRASCO aims to promote aviation safety in Africa.
Ethiopian to Fly to Stockholm
Ethiopian is pleased to announce that it will shift its operation in Scandinavia from Copenhagen to Stockholm, the radiant capital city of Sweden effective October 28, 2003.
Ethiopian to Fly to Paris
Ethiopian is pleased to announce that it will start regular scheduled services to Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport) on November 7, 2003.
Ethiopian Signed Code Share Agreement With SAA
Ethiopian and South African Airways have entered into code share agreement on September 17, 2003.
Ethiopian To Construct New Cargo Terminal
Ethiopian has signed a contract agreement with MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC for the construction of a new Cargo Terminal on July 28, 2003. The terminal is to be constructed within Ethiopian’s premises near the new maintenance hangar.
Ethiopian Signed An Agreement With Barclays Cap
It is to be recalled that Ethiopian has signed an agreement with Boeing Company in November 2002 for the purchase of three each B737-700 and B767-300 Aircraft as part of its fleet renewal program.
Ethiopian To Construct New Aircraft Maintenance
Ethiopian has signed a contract agreement with CATIC International Engineering Corporation of China for the construction of a new aircraft maintenance hangar on June 5, 2003. The hangar is to be constructed within Ethiopian’s premises near the existing maintenance hangar.
Reinstatement Of Service To Douala
Ethiopian is pleased to announce the reinstatement of service to Douala, Cameroon. Regular scheduled service began on June 3, 2003.
New Flight Training Simulator
Ethiopian installed new flight training device at its Pilot Training School. The brand new flight-training simulator is a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) level III approved device...
Travel Agents’ Award
Best travel agency certificates were presented to top- selling travel agents in the United Kingdom and Ireland on the 20th February 2003 by Ethiopian Airlines Area manager Ato Wolde Abza...
Recognition for Long Service
Ethiopian celebrated Service Recognition Day for its staff on February 15, 2003 in the premises of its headquarters. 164 retirees and employees who attained 35th, 30th, and 25th years of service in the year 2002 were awarded with plaques, pins, certificates and some awards of money. The CEO, Ato Bisrat Nigatu gave out these awards to the employees including some from offices abroad.
Travel agents’ award in Beirut
The best travel agency award was held at the Movenpick hotel in Beirut on the 31st January 2003...
Night Operations Extend Customer Options
Ethiopians´ new night operation was successfully launched on 27 October 2002. The new schedule offers convenient daytime arrival at your destination, minimum connecting time, and a wider selection of flights to choose from on journeys beyond the Ethiopian airlines network.
New Terminal
The new ultra modern Bole International Airport terminal was opened on January 21, 2003. The first passengers from Lagos arrived on flight number ET 910 were presented with bouquets of flowers by Ato Tefera Mekonen, Acting Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority.
Ethiopian Awards Cargo and Travel Agencies
To show their appreciation of the valuable work done by their agents around the world, Ethiopian has handed out awards and certificates to the top revenue-generating cargo and travel agents.
Ethiopian to Match Indians’ Taste
In an effort to better serve its Indian passengers and satisfy their taste, Ethiopian had invited Chef Nitin Ramteke from TAJI Hotel, Bombay. The chef gave a ten-day training on how to prepare over 200 kinds of Indian meals to the Catering kitchen staff.
Introduction of New Flight Schedule
Ethiopian would like to cordially inform its esteemed customers that it will be introducing a major schedule change effective October 27, 2002. Per the new schedule most international flights will be departing from and arriving at Addis Ababa during the evening hours starting 0800pm.
Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Mr. Robert ‘Kool’ Bell, founding member of the renowned band ‘KOOL & THE GANG’, and co-chairman of the organization ‘Africans Unite Against AIDS Globally’, flew into Addis Ababa from London with ETHIOPIAN on February 22, 2002.
Ethiopian Goes All Boeing
In order to modernize its fleet and cater for its growth requirements, Ethiopian has decided to acquire a total of twelve Boeing airplanes over the coming four years, with purchase rights for additional five B737 New Generation aircraft & three B777 aircraft.
Ethiopian - Proud and Happy in Exceeding the Mi
Ethiopian is proud to announce a major milestone it has reached during the current fiscal year - having happily transported over 1,000,000 passengers in a period of one year!
Ethiopia and China Fly in Partnership
A bilateral air service agreement between the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China was signed on 22 November 2002. The agreement, which supersedes the 1972 agreement, enables the two carriers to transport passengers from Addis to China.
African Mosaique Show
Celebrating African culture through fashion design and adornment, the African Mosaique show was held for the second time in Addis on January 4, 2002 at the Sheraton Addis.
Hong Kong Seminar
Representatives of leading travel agencies in Abidjan, Bujumbura, Kigali, Lome, Nairobi, Lagos and Addis Ababa met for a seminar in Hong Kong on January 23, 2002. Chaired by Ethiopian Executive Officer Marketing, Ato Mekonnen Abebe, the seminar was held to orient agents on Ethiopian’s twice weekly service to Hong Kong, which began on January 2, 2002.
Cheers in Addis
The traditional two-day beer festival or Octoberfest, sponsored by Ethiopian, was held at the Addis Ababa Hilton Hotel from 27 to 28 September 2002. Die Mondschein Bruder (Moonshine Brothers) band from Munich livened up the occasion with their Bavarian music and dances.
Helping Students on Their Way
In its commitment to social development in Ethiopia, Ethiopian has joined United World College, and International NGO run by Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa and Queen Noor of Jordan. The airline will provide free tickets to winners of scholarships offered by the college.
Best Travel Agents Awarded
Award Ceremonies were held for top-selling travel agents at Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Nairobi on 16, 18, and 20 September 2002. The awards in Dar es Salaam were presented by the Chief Executive Officer, Ato Bisrat Nigatu, and those in Nairobi and Kampala were presented by Ato Daniel Hailu, Division Manager Planning and Route Management.
Art Reflects Life in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian sponsored a three-day art activity entitled ´Giziawi´ at Maskel Square, Addis Abab, between 6 and 8 November 2002. ´Giziawi´ means ´temporary´ in Amharic, and this was the theme captured by the interesting display. Renowned artists painted on canvases, giving spectators the rare opportunity of watching artists at work.
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