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Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Africa’s First 787 Dreamliner Delivery

- The first African carrier to take delivery of the 787 in 2012 and the second country in the world to operate the plane, now operating a fleet of 27 Dreamliners - The Dreamliner has an unmatched fuel efficiency - Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines unveil new design concepts for the Ethiopian Museum of Art and Science Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first […]

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Former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group to act till a replacement is appointed

Mr. Girma Wake, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, who was appointed recently as a new Chairman of the Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group by the Ethiopian Public Enterprises Holding & Administration Agency will be acting as the new CEO of the airline till a replacement is appointed. Mr. Girma Wake is a highly experienced, successful and well-regarded business leader and a well-known figure in the aviation industry who […]

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Breaking: Tewolde resigns as CEO of Ethiopia Airlines Group

Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has officially resigned from his post citing medical reasons, according to Origins Media. He has been in the United States for more than 6 months to get a medical treatment. Tewolde has served as the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group since January 2011. Mr. GebreMariam has served Ethiopian Airlines for the last 37 years. Source: Origin Media

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Alitalia goes defunct from October 15

Alitalia is closing its operations on October 15, 2021 after serving as Italy's national carrier for about 75 years.  Alitalia has stopped sales of flights beyond October 15 effective 25th August, 2021. All other flights scheduled for 15th October and beyond has been canceled. The Italian state-owned airline declared bankruptcy in May 2017 and have grounded most of its airplanes. Passengers who have booked flights before 25th August to fly […]

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South African Airways Back in the Skies

South African Airways (SAA) has announced its decision to resume flights after about a year and a half break. This was communicated through a media release which confirmed the carrier's plans to commence operations on the 23rd of September, 2021. Interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo in his statement said that, “After months of diligent work, we are delighted that SAA is resuming service and we look forward to welcoming on board […]

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