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Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years of Service

Ethiopian Airlines celebrated 80 years of service on Wednesday (April 8th), marking the start of celebrations with a special event and press conference at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. 


Ethiopian Airlines Marks Milestone 80th Anniversary on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Marks Milestone 80th Anniversary on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines

On Wednesday (April 8, 2026), Ethiopian Airlines officially marked the start of their 80th anniversary year with a special event and press conference at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa.  Ethiopian Airlines started their operation with five Douglas C-47 aircraft back in April 1946 with a scheduled service to Cairo via Asmara.  From operating the Douglas C-47, Convair 240, and DC-6B in their early days, Ethiopian has become a technology leader, and pioneer on the African continent with an ultra-modern aircraft operation.  Wednesday’s press conference was the first official event of a series of events Ethiopian will hold in the coming days, commemorating their historic 80th anniversary milestone.


Speaking at the airline’s 80th anniversary celebration, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said,


“This is a proud moment for Ethiopian Airlines and the entire African aviation industry.  We are honored to reach the 80 years mark serving our continent and the rest of the world.  Keeping our Pan-African identity, we have bridged gaps, linked nations, and connected economies for eight decades.  Our achievements are built by hard work, commitment, and partnerships.  This is not a milestone just for the management and staff, it is also a remarkable moment for our stakeholders, partners, and our esteemed customers.”


For the last eight decades, Ethiopian Airlines has established themselves as a technology leader, introducing cutting-edge aircraft to the African continent.  Ethiopian is currently the leading airline in Africa in terms of number of aircraft, destinations served, revenue, number of passengers, and other benchmarks.


Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Their Landmark 80th Anniversary at a Special Event and Press Conference at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Their Landmark 80th Anniversary at a Special Event and Press Conference at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines

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 160 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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