IATA Director General Willie Walsh Speaking at the ongoing IATA Focus Africa conference in Addis Abeba. Photo: IATAAddis Abeba – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the government of Ethiopia to swiftly clear $95 million airline funds blocked from repatriation to ensure the country’s connectivity is not threatened. We will be transporting 13.7 million passengers which is also a 55% increase from same period last year,” he added. Ethiopian Airlines, the country’s single largest source of foreign currency did not explain the reason behind the change. “Ethiopia’s aviation industry is set to triple by 2040, with an average 6% growth in passenger traffic over the next 17 years.

Source: Ethiopian News June 20, 2023 17:58 UTC