The Ethiopian Airlines Group has appointed the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the mandated lead arranger to secure USD 8 billion in debt financing for the new Bishoftu International Airport, a USD 10 billion mega-project set to become Africa’s largest airport and a key global hub.
Addis Ababa registered progress in rail transport maintenance. By the end of the 2025 Ethiopian fiscal year, the number of operational trains in the Addis Ababa Light Rail (AALR) system increased from 13 to 19.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it earned USD 7.6 billion in revenue during the 2024/25 fiscal year, marking an 8 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite global challenges in the aviation sector, the airline recorded strong growth in both passenger and cargo operations.
The Ethiopian government is planning to upgrade the Ethio-Djibouti Railway, aiming to improve transport efficiency, strengthen trade logistics, and manage the significant infrastructure debt accumulated during its construction.
The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has announced plans to boost its sea freight capacity to 5.8 million tons and generate Birr 144 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 fiscal year. The organization also revealed initiatives to expand domestic water transport, including the procurement of boats for use on inland waterways such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
