Facts about the new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africa’s biggest aviation hub

Facts about the new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africa’s biggest aviation hub

The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.

Bishoftu International Airport construction begins

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the leading carrier in Africa, has begun construction of the continent’s largest airport, approximately 40 km south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in Bishoftu. Phase One of the new Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) will serve 60 million passengers a year. Further phases will serve up to 110 million passengers annually with […] The post Bishoftu International Airport construction begins first appeared on netMAGm…

A Giant Takes Off: Ethiopia Starts Building Africa’s Largest Airport - Commonwealth Union

Ethiopia has taken a major step toward transforming air travel in Africa with the launch of an ambitious new airport project. The Ethiopian Airlines Group has initiated the construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a vast new aviation hub located just outside Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines Group expects the completed airport to handle more passengers than any other on the continent. Construction officially got underway on January 10, 2026…

Werner Aero sells A319 to Regourd Aviation

Werner Aero, a provider of asset management and logistical solutions for airlines, has sold an Airbus A319 to Regourd Aviation, the group that owns Amelia, an airline offering ACMI and charter services. Amelia operates a fleet of 19 aircraft consisting of A320, A319, Embraer ERJ 145, ERJ 135, E190, and Airbus Executive Long Range aircraft, in addition to ERJ135 MEDEVAC and Learjet 45 VIP/MEDEVAC aircraft. “We are proud to work with Regourd Aviat…