This growth may indicate a strong recovery for the airline despite global challenges. The increase in passenger numbers and cargo freight suggests a positive outlook for the African aviation market, which could benefit other regional carriers.
State-Owned Carrier Sees Strong Growth Amid Challenges
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has reported a 20% increase in revenue to $9.1 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. The state-owned carrier saw a 10% rise in passenger numbers to 20.7 million and a 16% increase in cargo freight to 897,000 metric tons. The airline has expanded its fleet and facilities, and plans to purchase additional aircraft to further grow its operations. This was reported by Reuters.
This growth may indicate a strong recovery for the airline despite global challenges. The increase in passenger numbers and cargo freight suggests a positive outlook for the African aviation market, which could benefit other regional carriers.
State-Owned Carrier Sees Strong Growth Amid Challenges
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has reported a 20% increase in revenue to $9.1 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. The state-owned carrier saw a 10% rise in passenger numbers to 20.7 million and a 16% increase in cargo freight to 897,000 metric tons. The airline has expanded its fleet and facilities, and plans to purchase additional aircraft to further grow its operations. This was reported by Reuters.