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As Africa’s aviation sector undergoes rapid transformation, global aircraft manufacturer Embraer is placing Ethiopia at the center of its continental strategy.

Emirates has announced the appointment of Mr. Manoj Nair as the new country manager for Ethiopia.

Emirates has extended its offer to travellers from Ethiopia to visit Dubai with a special Economy and Business Class return airfare that includes a free Visa, a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a “My Emirates Pass”.

Emirates airlines announced a series of new deals for Ethiopian passengers including new special fares for flights out of Addis Ababa. The new fares represent several tiers of savings that extend to 30% reductions.

The offer is open to business and economy classes of tickets booked on Emirates between September 1st and October 15th 2012 for travel period between September 20th and December 5th 2012 and cover eight popular destinations Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Emirates is offering promotional fares to eight destinations: Dubai in the Middle East, Chennai, Hyderabad, Karachi and Bangkok in Asia and Paris, Milan, Rome in Europe.

Emirates Airlines is offering special fares to a large range of destinations in Europe and America to customers in Ethiopia.

The special Economy Class fares offered by Emirates’ to the United States include $1123 to Seattle and Dallas, $1273 to New York, $1673 to Los Angeles and $1672 to Houston. Fares to the US are valid for ticketing on or before the 31st of May for travel before the 30th of June.

Offers for European cities include offers of $694 to Rome and Geneva, $692 to Milan and Venice, $716 to Zurich, $710 to Amsterdam, $749 to Frankfurt and $774 to Paris. Fares to Europe are valid for travel and ticketing on or before the 10th of June.