ASKY Airlines, an affiliate of the state owned Ethiopian Airlines, is set to launch new route to Beirut, Lebanon, according to The Reporter.
The newly-appointed CEO of ASKY, Yissehak Zewoldi, told The Reporter during the 45th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) annual general assembly, that ASKY will soon commence four weekly flight to Beirut with its Boeing B737-800 aircraft.
Ethiopian airlines announced that it had concluded agreements with the government of Chad to begin the services of Chad National Carrier. As per the agreements, Ethiopian Airlines owns 45% of the total shareholding while the government of Chad owns the remaining 51%. The airline’s CEO, Ato Tewolde Gebremariam, said, “The strategy equity partnership in the launching of the new Chad national carrier is part of our Vision 2025, multiple hub strategy in Africa.” He added, “The new Chad National Carrier will serve as a strong hub in Central Africa availing domestic, regional, and eventually international air connectivity to the major destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.”
Girma Wake, the Board Chair of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has confirmed that the company is taking steps to develop aviation fuel that will not harm the environment. He stated that Ethiopian Airlines Group had completed a study to create environmentally friendly aviation fuel locally and was in discussion with both the government and private sector to implement such plans. This helps the company to keep up with industry developments by exploring new methods and strategies.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a strong performance for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, raking in USD 7.02 billion in revenue. This represents a 14% surge compared to the previous year.
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline and Air Côte d'Ivoire,the national flag carrier of Côte d'Ivoire, have entered into a codeshare agreement effective May, 2018.
Under the new codeshare partnership, passengers originating from West African countries, especially from Lagos, Bamako, Cotonou, Accra and Lomé will board Air Côte d'Ivoire flights and enjoy fast and seamless connection to Newark on-board Ethiopian direct service to Newark via Abidjan.
