Ethiopian Airlines facts for kids

A new Ethiopian Boeing 787 at Frankfurt Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines is an airline based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the national airline of Ethiopia, operating scheduled international passenger and freight services to 80 destinations world-wide, as well as domestic services to 28 destinations and passenger and cargo charter flights. Its main hub is Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa.

History

Ethiopian Airlines began on December 29, 1945. It was set up by the governments of France, the United Kingdom and United States. The government of Ethiopia later took control of the airline. It has grown to become the largest airline in that country.

Images for kids

An Ethiopian Airlines Douglas DC-3 at Lalibela Airport in 1974.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 720B on short final to London Heathrow Airport in 1982.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767-200ER on short final to Dubai International Airport in 2006.
An Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Bole International Airport in 2020
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F departing Bole International Airport in 2022
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8
Business Class seats onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Economy Class cabin on board a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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