Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s biggest commercial carrier, said on Tuesday that its half-year revenue rose 14% from the previous year.
The revenue has helped for introduction of new destinations, more flights and seven new aircraft.
Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew told a press conference that the state-owned airline recorded $4.4 billion in revenue in the first six months of its financial year, which began on July 8.
Ethiopian Airlines has a fleet of about 150 aircraft. In January, it announced an order with Boeing for nine 787 Dreamliner jets amid growing demand for long-haul travel.
The company also officially started construction of a $12.5 billion airport in January that officials say will be Africa’s largest when completed in 2030.
–Reuters–
