STORIESMar 18, 2026A 777 on Four Wheels? Inside One Superfan’s Mission to Celebrate His Favorite AirlineFor many aviation enthusiasts, loyalty to an airline is shaped by childhood memories: a first flight, a favorite aircraft type, or a unique connection to one’s heritage. For Haseeb Khan, that loyalty runs deeper than nostalgia. It is more personal, inherited, and always worn proudly in his hometown of Toronto.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 25, 2025Ghost Networks: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Fifth-Freedom FlightsFifth-freedom flights — routes where an airline flies between two countries outside its home base — have always lived in aviation's twilight zone. We chart their rise, their near-disappearance, and the surprising markets where they still thrive today. Then we take you on board a special Seoul-Tokyo fifth-freedom flight to show how the experience stacks up against a typical regional carrier.Read More →
ROUTESOct 25, 2025Pakistan International Airlines Returns to Manchester after 5-Year BanAfter a hiatus of more than five years, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed flights to the United Kingdom. The newly reinstated nonstop service between Islamabad (ISB) and Manchester (MAN) officially took off on October 25th.
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NEWSFeb 05, 2025Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 777 Freighter Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo fleet with a brand-new Boeing 777 Freighter, registered as ET-BAB (MSN 68140). The aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, USA, and landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 3:41 PM (GMT+3) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Second Airbus A350-1000Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia's national carrier, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350-1000, registered as ET-BAX. This advanced aircraft is powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, further solidifying the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet.Read More →
NEWSNov 08, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Launches Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000 Service to LagosEthiopian Airlines has launched its first Airbus A350-1000 service to Lagos, Nigeria, marking a notable achievement as the first African airline to operate this advanced aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2024New $6 Billion "Mega City" to Become Largest Airport in Africa by 2029Ethiopian Airlines has laid the groundwork for what will become the largest airport in Africa. A deal was reached with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants worth £4.7 billion, roughly equivalent to $6 billion.
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NEWSMay 28, 2024Boeing To Open African Headquarters in EthiopiaAmerican aerospace manufacturer Boeing announced plans to open African headquarters in Ethiopia, preferring it to other potential candidates such as South Africa and Kenya. Read More →
STORIESMay 25, 2024The Deadliest Hijacking Before 9/11: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961Aircraft hijackings have thankfully become increasingly rare following the tragic events of September 11th. However, rather unfortunately, various hijacking events had taken place in the decades leading up to the new millennium. One of those events was Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, an infamous flight that turned out to be the deadliest hijacking incident before 9/11.
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INFORMATIONALMar 23, 2024How an Airport's Elevation Impacts Aircraft PerformancePassengers likely do not think about certain factors affecting an aircraft's performance as the plane takes off. Elevation is one such factor, with an airport's elevation playing a significant role in how easily an aircraft can get off the ground.Read More →
