Ethiopian Airlines launches new route to Porto, enhancing Africa–Europe connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Porto, Portugal, further expanding its global network and reinforcing ties between Africa...
First trial against Boeing in 737 MAX crash begins July 14 over death of entire family
The first trial against Boeing for the 2019 737 MAX 8 crash in Ethiopia begins Monday, July 14, 2025, in Chicago federal court. The...
Ethiopian Airlines launches cargo flights to Urumqi, expanding China–Africa trade links
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China, enhancing its cargo network in Asia. The new route—operating...
Ethiopian Airlines orders two De Havilland Canada Twin Otter 300-G aircraft to boost remote connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Canada, marking the aircraft’s first entry...
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, strengthening African connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated 50 years of continuous service to Kigali, Rwanda, on 8 June 2025, marking a milestone since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali...
Boeing reaches settlements in 737 MAX 8 crash lawsuits ahead of trial
Settlements were reached in civil cases filed by the families of Antoine Lewis and Darcy Belanger, two victims of the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX...
First trial against Boeing in Ethiopian 737 MAX 8 crash begins Monday
The first trial over the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash in Ethiopia, which killed 157 people, begins Monday, April 7, 2025, in a...
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways announce joint venture and new routes
Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have signed a strategic joint venture to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The agreement, signed...
Ethiopian Airlines to launch Hanoi route in July 2025
Ethiopian Airlines will introduce a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting 10 July 2025. The route, operated by a Boeing 787, will...
Ethiopian Airlines to launch new Porto route from July 2025
Ethiopian Airlines will commence a new flight service to Porto, Portugal, starting July 2, 2025, with a stop in Madrid. The route will operate...
Ethiopian Airlines to launch Hyderabad route from June 2025
Ethiopian Airlines will introduce a thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting June 16, 2025. The new route strengthens the airline’s Africa-Asia connectivity, offering...
USDOT penalises Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for violating FAA airspace prohibitions
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fined Ethiopian Airlines $425,000 and Etihad Airways $400,000 for operating flights in FAA-prohibited airspace while carrying U.S....
Air Congo takes off: reviving aviation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its new national airline, Air Congo, with its inaugural flight on 1 December 2024. Born from...
Judge rejects Boeing’s plea deal over 737 MAX crashes, citing monitor selection concerns
A federal judge rejected Boeing's plea agreement with the U.S. government related to charges of deceiving the FAA during the certification of its 737...
Boeing averts civil trial over 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash with settlement
Boeing has reached an out-of-court settlement with the family of Manisha Nukavarapu, a victim of the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max 8 crash....
Ethiopian Airlines launches daily non-stop flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa, expanding African connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, now offers daily non-stop flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa, connecting Belgian travellers to 62 African destinations. The...
Ethiopian Airlines receives Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, marking a milestone as the first African carrier to operate this advanced aircraft model....
Ethiopian Airlines reinstates flights to Monrovia, boosting West African connectivity
Ethiopian Airlines will resume its flights to Monrovia, Liberia, starting November 30, 2024, offering three weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Liberia’s capital. This...
Families of Boeing crash victims demand justice as new documents reveal concealed 737 MAX safety issues
Newly released documents show that Boeing executives ignored safety questions from Ethiopian Airlines' chief pilot about the 737 MAX’s MCAS system just months before...
Ceiba Intercontinental Boeing 737-800 ends up in soft ground after landing Malabo Airport, Equatorial Guinea
On 29 August, a Ceiba Intercontinental Boeing 737-800 (registered ET-AWR), operated by Ethiopian Airlines, performed domestic flight CEL205 from Bata to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea...