Expansion of Ethiopian Airlines’ Infrastructure Enhances Trade, Investment

Addis Ababa January 5/2025 (ENA)— The Chief Administrator of Oromia region, Shimelis Abdisa, said that the infrastructure constructions being carried out by the Ethiopian Airlines have a significant contribution in fostering the trade and investment activities of the region.

The Chief administrator made the remark today at the inauguration ceremony of a new passenger terminal built at the Wako Gutu Airport in Bale Robe.

The Ethiopian Airlines built the new passenger terminal with a cost of 1.1 billion Birr.

 

Shimelis highlighted on the occasion that the airline is carrying out various development activities by considering the infrastructural problems.

He also stated that the infrastructure constructions will contribute significantly in facilitating the trade and investment opportunities of the region. Building the terminal in Bale, which has the potential of agriculture and tourism, makes it special, he added.

He also extended gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on behalf of the regional government for naming the airport after the hero General Wako Gutu.

This expansion is expected to have a positive impact on tourism, especially in areas such as the Bale Mountains National Park, the Sof Omar Cave, and other attractions in the area.

Ethiopian Airlines operates 14 flights weekly from Addis Ababa to Wako Gutu Airport, Bale Robe, it was learned. 

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines serves 22 domestic destinations.