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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Domestic Network and Tourism Initiatives

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Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced an ambitious expansion of its domestic network and tourism-focused projects, with a focus on developing infrastructure and services to support national tourism and financial performance. The airline will add five new domestic destinations within the next six months, increasing its domestic reach from 21 to 26 locations. The expansion includes new airport developments, hospitality services, and aircraft acquisitions, including two specialized aircraft designed for tourism and an order for electric planes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The airline will add five new domestic destinations within the next six months, increasing its domestic reach from 21 to 26 locations.
  • The expansion includes new airport developments, hospitality services, and aircraft acquisitions, including two specialized aircraft designed for tourism.
  • The airline is acquiring two specialized aircraft capable of landing on both land and water, with the first scheduled for delivery in October and the second in January 2026.
  • The airline has confirmed an order for electric planes, which are expected to arrive in 2026 as part of its sustainability efforts.
  • The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel has assumed management of four lodges developed under the 'Gebeta Le Hager' initiative, operating under the same service standards as the main Skylight Hotel.
  • CEO Mesfin Tasew emphasized that these strategic developments are aligned with Ethiopian Airlines' long-term vision of supporting national tourism and strengthening its financial performance.
  • The airline is investing in tourism-supporting infrastructure and services to support national tourism and financial performance.

Statistics:

  • 5 new domestic destinations will be added within the next six months.
  • The expansion will increase the airline's domestic reach from 21 to 26 locations.
  • 2 specialized aircraft designed for tourism will be acquired, with the first scheduled for delivery in October and the second in January 2026.
  • 4 lodges developed under the 'Gebeta Le Hager' initiative are being managed by the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel.
  • The electric planes order is expected to arrive in 2026 as part of the airline's sustainability efforts.

Sources:

  • Ethiopian Press Agency, 07 Aug 2025
  • Statement by Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew

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