The Managing Director of Ethiopian Airlines International Operations, Esayas WoldeMariam Hailu recently spoke with select journalists in Addis Ababa. He spoke about the airline’s operations in Africa, open skies for the continent, and the dominance of the region by international carriers In what ways would you say that Ethiopia Airlines has contributed to Nigeria’s aviation industry and […]
The Managing Director of Ethiopian Airlines International Operations, Esayas WoldeMariam Hailu has said that it would be extremely difficult for an airline that maintains its aircraft overseas to operate profitably. Overseas aircraft maintenance is very costly because in addition to the actual maintenance cost, the airline pays for ferrying of the aircraft, pilots allowances, accommodation, parking […]
Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, on Saturday made history as it transported its passengers from the Bole International Airport Addis Ababa to the Murtala International Airport Lagos on a Boeing B777-300 ER plane operated by an all-female crew. The crew was made up of Captain Amsale Gualu, First Officer Tigist […]
ATQ News has reported that three airlines have been named by the Aviation Minister as those currently been examined for the establishment of a national carrier. Cecelia Dapaah says Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Air and indigenous carrier Africa World Air are currently deeply engaged with government for setting up a national carrier. The magazine which sourced […]
Former Secretary-General of Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA) and international aviation consultant, Nick Fadugba has attributed the stunted growth of the aviation industry in Nigeria to the small size of the country’s airlines, unprofitable and very short lifespan. He said the survival of the domestic airlines could only happen, if the airlines pool their resources together […]