Africa’s Aviation Hub Takes Shape with $12.5 Billion Investment

Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction on Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion project expected to become Africa’s largest aviation hub once completed. The airport will feature four runways and aircraft parking capacity for up to 270 planes. According to AeroTime, the airline plans to finance approximately 30% of the project’s total cost, with the remainder to be funded by financial institutions across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.