Ethiopian Airlines Group Earns 9.1 Billion USD in Revenue in 2025/2026 Fiscal Year

Addis Ababa, July 29, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it earned 9.1 billion USD in revenue during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s continued growth.

During the reported period, Ethiopian Airlines Group also transported a total of 20.7 million passengers.

Speaking at the airline’s annual performance briefing, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said passenger traffic increased by 8 percent compared to the previous fiscal year.

The airline also recorded a 10 percent increase in passenger kilometers compared to the previous fiscal year, achieving 99 percent of its planned target, while cargo capacity grew by 8 percent.

Ethiopian Airlines transported 897,000 tons of cargo during the fiscal year, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the previous year and underscoring continued growth in its cargo business.

To expand its network, the airline launched services to four new international destinations, bringing the total number of international destinations to 150, while it also serves 25 domestic destinations.

It further strengthened its fleet by adding nine aircraft and purchasing eight pilot training aircraft to enhance aviation training capacity.

Mesfin said the airline’s financial performance was affected by flight cancellations caused by conflicts in the Gulf region, the suspension of services to some destinations due to U.S. travel restrictions, and the cancellation of flights to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Despite these challenges, the airline maintained strong operational performance throughout the year.

The CEO noted that the first nine months of the fiscal year were particularly successful and contributed significantly to sustaining the airline’s overall performance.

On the infrastructure front, Ethiopian Airlines continued expanding its facilities at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, including the expansion of the domestic terminal, passenger lounges, cargo terminal, and data center, while also carrying out beautification works at the airport.

Mesfin said construction of the new Bishoftu Airport is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by January next year. He added that the relocation of residents affected by the project has already been completed.

The CEO also stated that construction of new domestic airports is advancing and is expected to be completed next year, further strengthening Ethiopia’s aviation infrastructure.