from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – ETHIOPIAN Airlines Group has retained its leadership position as Africa’s top airline in passenger and freight traffic. According to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) report, Ethiopian Airways carried 500 000 tons of freight and 5,5 million passengers through its main hub, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian Airlines also topped the list in the most connected countries in Africa due to its large number of direct flights within the continent. “We are honoured to continue our leadership even during the global pandemic crisis which has devastated the aviation industry,” Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Tewolde Gebre Mariam, said. We are saving lives through air transport of medical supplies and vaccines.”Ethiopian Airlines is the largest Pan-African airline.

Source: Ethiopian News July 05, 2021 08:48 UTC