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Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines is the state-owned flag carrier of Ethiopia. The airline ticks the "largest in Africa box" when it comes to passengers carried, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. Ethiopian is based out of Addis Ababa Airport. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8
Ethiopian Airlines

IATA/ICAO Code
ET/ETH
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1945
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Mesfin Tasew Bekele
Country
Ethiopia

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