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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Service to Kigali, Rwanda

Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, with the inaugural flight between Addis Ababa and Kigali taking to the skies on June 8, 1975.


Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service Between Addis Ababa and Kigali, Rwanda - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service Between Addis Ababa and Kigali, Rwanda - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines

On Sunday (June 8, 2025), Ethiopian Airlines marked the 50th anniversary of their inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda.  Sing launching the Addis Ababa-Kigali route in 1975, the carrier has played a key role in strengthening diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.  Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates 21 weekly passenger flights and three dedicated cargo services to Kigali, offering seamless connectivity to their extensive global network of over 145 destinations across five continents via Addis Ababa. 


Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said,


“We are excited to reach such a milestone. Over 50 years of service to Kigali, we have expanded both our passenger and cargo operations, with increased frequencies for the benefit of our customers. This marks another demonstration of Ethiopian Airlines' commitment to serving the people of Africa.”


Founded in 1945, Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing airline in Africa.  The carrier commands the largest share of Pan-African passenger and cargo service markets and operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the world.  In addition to their main hub in Addis Ababa, the carrier is also pursuing a multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé (Togo) with ASKY, in Lilongwe (Malawi) with  Malawi Airlines, and in Lusaka (Zambia) with Zambia Airways.  Ethiopian serves over 145 destinations across five continents with a fleet of ultra-modern and fuel efficient aircraft, including Boeing 737s, 787-8/9 Dreamliners, 777-300ERs, 777-200LRs, 777-200 Freighters,  Airbus A350-900s, A350-1000s, and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.


 

Source: Ethiopian Airlines

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