economy
March 26, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines expands domestic network with four new airports across Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines will expand with four new airports as it modernizes its fleet and adapts to regional disruptions and higher fuel prices
TL;DR
- Ethiopian Airlines plans to open four new domestic airports in Negele Borena, Gore Mettu, Mizan Aman, and Debre Markos.
- The new airports will expand the airline's domestic network from 23 to 27 destinations.
- Facilities are expected to boost regional economies, supporting sectors like livestock, trade, agriculture, education, and coffee production.
- The expansion is part of a broader strategy to use air transport as a driver of national development.
- Ethiopian Airlines is modernizing its domestic fleet, with a recent order of 124 new aircraft.
- The airline is implementing measures to maintain operations amidst Middle East conflict, including using strategic fuel reserves and sourcing from alternative suppliers.
- Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to several countries due to security risks.
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