But one company seems to be bucking this downward trend as the inauguration of a new route for Ethiopian Airlines this week shows. The airline already flies to and from the congested London Heathrow Airport where it couldn’t add additional flights. The company, which calls itself the “The New Spirit of Africa”, is wholly state-owned. But the government does not interfere in its day-to-day running, which allows its experienced staff to manage the business, said Mr Tewolde, who has worked with the airline for 34 years, said. In his eight years at the helm, he says the airline has increased its fleet and destinations by more than 20%.

Source: Ethiopian News December 10, 2018 08:22 UTC