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African aviation has always been challenging. No continent has such as much airline churn, new airlines, collapses and political interferences in the last twenty years. In East Africa, two countries dominate - Ethiopia and Kenya - and twenty-five years ago, both Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways were regarded as ambitious, well-run operations with potential for further development. In 2000, there was a 26% differential in capacity between the two airlines. In 2024, that differential increased to 423% for Ethiopian Airlines. How has #EthiopianAirlines succeeded where others have failed? John Grant's latest OAG blog: https://lnkd.in/eimbg8v7 #africa #aviation

African airlines' performance updates✈️ #AFRAA's latest report delves into African airlines' performance and regulatory updates, revealing insights on new routes, fleet upgrades, and aviation economic regulations. Discover how major hubs like Addis Ababa and Nairobi are expanding connections and how regulatory changes aim to harmonize the African aviation sector. 📊Get Performance Updates▶️ https://bit.ly/4bMgG6c #BetterSkiesForAfrica

Latest statistics on performance by African airlines indicates growth in various aspects. A lot of the growth has been attributed to new routes, network expansion and fleet upgrade. Growth in passenger traffic indicates possible open markets and opportunities for trade and #aircargo. #Aviation

Ethiopian 🇪🇹 Airlines Launches Air Congo 🇨🇩 : A New Chapter in African Aviation Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most ambitious airline, is preparing for its newest venture, Air Congo, set to take flight in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This new airline, based in Kinshasa and co-owned with the Congolese government, is part of Ethiopian Airlines’ strategy to grow its footprint across the African continent, capturing the booming demand for air travel. Air Congo will be the latest African airline that will be backed by Ethiopian Airlines after Zambia Airways, Togo’s ASKY, and Malawi Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines will hold a 49% stake in Air Congo, with the Congolese government holding the majority. Starting in early December, Air Congo will open with two Boeing 737-800s leased directly from Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet. Earlier this year, Ethiopian had almost finalized a deal to launch a joint venture airline in Nigeria, but that did not work out. #airlines #aviation

Based on the performance of Ethiopian Airlines this year, what do you estimate the airline's share would be of the $1.70 billion profit recorded in Africa for 2024?

🚀 $0.2 Billion: African Aviation's Watershed Moment International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s latest forecast reveals a game-changing shift: $200M profit for African carriers in 2025. Breaking this down on a global scale: • First collective profit since pre-pandemic • Part of global aviation's first $1T revenue year • Represents 4.4% industry growth from 2024 • Against $940B in operational costs Context? Massive. Only 5 airlines currently profitable in Africa: • Ethiopian Airlines • Kenya Airways • EGYPTAIR • Royal Air Maroc • South African Airways Now imagine: An entire continent's aviation sector moving from red to black. At PLANESAFRIQUE, we see beyond the $0.2B headline. We see airlines needing strategic fleet decisions to capture this growth. Ready to position your airline for Africa's aviation turnaround? Let's talk about how smart aircraft acquisition can maximize your share of this historic shift. #AfricanAviation #AviationFinance #AircraftAcquisition #PLANESAFRIQUE

Ethiopian Airlines Group has entered into two significant partnerships to enhance its air cargo operations. The Addis Ababa-based airline has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Iport Group Co., Ltd. and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Henan Aviation Group. 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dC8RTW4N Aman Wole, #AirCargo #AfricaChinaAirCargo #XiamenIportGroup #ChinaHenanAviation #EthiopianAirlines #AirCanada #EthiopianAirlinesGroup #ChinaHenanAviationGroup

Ethiopian Airlines aims for growth in China with new partnerships; Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed two agreements with China-based organisations that aim to help it grow its business in the air cargo market. The Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Iport Group and a memorandum of understanding with China Henan Aviation Group (CHAG). In February last year, the airline also added freighter flights connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa, plus freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège. Ethiopian flies to 135 international passenger and cargo destinations, including 63 African cities. On top of the airline’s belly capacity, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services also offers 67 dedicated freighter services. (by Rebecca Jeffrey, Air Cargo News) ➡️ Link: https://lnkd.in/dswKVAK2

Turkish Cargo Officials Discuss Future Expansion at BIA Mr. Bilal Okur, Director South Asia of Turkish Cargo, and Mr. Emre Durmaz, Regional Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, recently paid a courtesy visit to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The visit focused on exploring opportunities to strengthen air cargo connections and enhance bilateral cooperation in aviation logistics. The Turkish Cargo delegation held discussions with Air Chief Marshal (Rtd) Harsha Abeywickrema, Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Ltd (AASL), along with other senior officials. Topics included current operations, future development opportunities, and the exchange of industry expertise. Turkish Cargo, a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s economic development, currently operates daily passenger flights and a weekly freighter service to BIA, connecting the country to global markets. With a fleet of 329 passenger aircraft and 24 dedicated freighters, Turkish Cargo serves over 340 destinations worldwide, reinforcing its position as a leading player in the international air cargo industry.

NEW blog series has just landed... ⬇️ African aviation has always been challenging - no continent has seen as much airline churn, new airlines, collapses and political interference in the last twenty years. In this first article from our brand new 3-part series on African aviation, we compare the fortunes of two legacy airlines in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, since the turn of the century... 🗓️ https://hubs.li/Q02BwfQZ0 #Aviation #AfricanAviation #AviationTrends