Ethiopian Airlines soared to a stellar $9.1 billion in full-year revenue, marking a majestic 20% surge in financial growth.
The continent’s largest carrier spread its wings wider, triumphantly transporting 20.7 million passengers through increasingly turbulent global skies.
Yet, conflict in the Middle East—deeply impacted by escalating Israeli military campaigns—and a Congolese Ebola outbreak triggered painful flight cancellations.
Despite these heavy headwinds, cargo freight climbed powerfully by 16% to reach a robust 897,000 metric tons this year.
To feed its growing ambition, the state-owned aviation giant expanded its bustling hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The carrier also fortified its impressive fleet by adding nine new aircraft to secure its dominant skies.
Furthermore, management announced strategic plans to purchase six advanced Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to anchor lucrative long-haul international routes.
A final decision on ordering 25 smaller commercial jets will land soon to aggressively expand the domestic network.
This economic triumph cements the airline’s status as a resilient titan anchoring Africa’s connection to the wider world.