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Ethiopian Airlines Launches $12.5B Airport, Africa's Largest by 2030

1/13/2026

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Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion project set to become Africa's largest aviation hub by 2030.
The airport, located 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, will have four runways and accommodate 110 million passengers annually, reducing congestion at Bole International Airport.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted the project's strategic importance for national growth and its support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The development will create over 26,000 jobs and integrate with existing transport infrastructure.

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Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion project set to become Africa's largest aviation hub by 2030.
The airport, located 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, will have four runways and accommodate 110 million passengers annually, reducing congestion at Bole International Airport.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlighted the project's strategic importance for national growth and its support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The development will create over 26,000 jobs and integrate with existing transport infrastructure.