Ethiopian Airlines in a Different Category
The Performance Record, Addis Ababa Hub, Cargo Advantage, and Vision 2035
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Ethiopian Airlines generated $7.6 billion in FY2024/25 revenue and carried more than 19 million passengers, placing it in a different operating category from its nearest sub-Saharan African peer. This brief examines its hub model, cargo franchise, fleet and airport strategy, competitive benchmarks, and the execution requirements behind the $25 billion Vision 2035 target.
Ethiopian Airlines; Fana Media Corporation; Addis Standard; Kenya Airways; Freightos
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Tamene, Edosa. “Ethiopian Airlines in a Different Category.” InfoPlate Media and Consulting, May 25, 2026.
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