Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Aero, Arik face NCAA’s sanctions

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Ethiopian Airlines, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Aero, Arik face NCAA’s sanctions

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators). They are to be sanctioned for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations including nonpayment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the NCAA’s directives, missing luggage, manhandled luggage, short-landed baggage, delayed and cancelled flights, amongst others. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu disclosed on Tuesday….

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Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000 

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Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000 

Awaits three others, customers make 1,340  A350-1000 orders Sept 2024     Ethiopia’s national carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African-based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. To date, Ethiopian Airlines operates…

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Forex scarcity:Ethiopian Airlines mandates dollar-only ticket purchases

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Forex scarcity:Ethiopian Airlines mandates dollar-only ticket purchases

Due to the excruciating shortage of Foreign Exchange that has hit Ethiopia for more than one year, the country’s national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has announced that airline tickets for passengers outside the country will now only be available for purchase in US dollars. Previously, air transport tickets for international travellers could be bought using Birr, Ethiopia’s currency if they come to Addis Ababa. The implication is that the situation could impact the carrier and once again…

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ASKY’s association with Ethiopian Airlines has given us very good commercial dividend, says Hailu

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ASKY’s association with Ethiopian Airlines has given us very good commercial dividend, says Hailu

WoldeMariam Hailu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of Africa’s successful airlines, ASKY. The airline is one of the most reliable airlines that has grown massively since it was established 13 years ago. In this interview, he speaks about the profitability of the airline, his ability to fulfill its mission and vision, and his plans for the burgeoning Nigerian travel market among others. Excerpts How profitable is ASKY considering that it has been…

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Ethiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul, commits to a further 11 A350-900s

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Ethiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul, commits to a further 11 A350-900s

Less than 24 hours after agreeing order for 67  Boeing aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines Group did it again by Ethiopian’s flagship signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 20 A350-900s and with this commitment, it will confirm its position…

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Ethiopian Airlines Agrees to Landmark Order for 67 Boeing Jets

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Ethiopian Airlines Agrees to Landmark Order for 67 Boeing Jets

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and leading aviation group in Africa, and its longstanding partner Boeing on Tuesday announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. “We are pleased to announce that Ethiopian Airlines has reached a deal…

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Tasew: Why Nigeria invited Ethiopian Airlines, country’s carriers not strong, can’t compete

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Tasew: Why Nigeria invited Ethiopian Airlines, country’s carriers not strong, can’t compete

Awaits vacation suit filed by AON to truncate project FG promises to make decision on national carrier   The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew has said that the East African carrier never had any plan to set up an airline in Nigeria but was invited by the federal government to partner with it to establish a national carrier, Nigeria Air. He noted that they had no intention to kill Nigerian…

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