US Wants Stake in Africa’s Largest Airport

US wants stake in Africa’s largest airport

China and US Vie for Role in Ethiopia’s Billion-Dollar Mega-Airport Project

China and the United States are seeking major roles in building Ethiopia’s planned mega-airport near Bishoftu. China is involved in financing discussions and construction part, while the United States is seeking opportunities for its companies to participate.  It is a $12.5 billion project i.e. led by Ethiopian Airlines and is planned to become Africa’s largest airport. It will hold capacity of 110 million passengers annually and will receive su…

US wants stake in Africa’s largest airport - The Zimbabwe Mail US wants stake in Africa’s largest airport

The US is pushing to secure a role for American companies in a $12.5 billion Ethiopian Airlines airport project. Washington is seeking greater commercial and infrastructure influence in Africa, where China now has a stronger presence. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa Mark Mitchell described Bishoftu International Airport as a “transformative” project during a virtual briefing in Addis Ababa. “Across agenci…

Bishoftu Airport Bid Selection Delayed as Ethiopian Airlines Awaits USD 9bln Financing

US shows interest in financing the project Ethiopian Airlines has postponed the selection of contractors for its planned Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027 after prospective bidders requested additional time to prepare proposals and secure financing.  Speaking during the airline’s annual performance briefing on Thursday, Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said the adjustment followed requests from const…

US eyes role in Ethiopia's Bishoftu airport project

Washington is pushing to secure strong United States participation in the construction of Ethiopia's new USD12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, linking it to more Boeing aircraft for Ethiopian Airlines. Addressing a July 29 virtual media briefing from the Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium in Ethiopia, Mark Mitchell, US deputy assistant secretary of commerce for the Middle East and Africa, disclosed that the airport under con…

US Seeks Commercial Roles in Ethiopia Bishoftu Airport Project - Archyworldys

The United States is actively seeking commercial roles for American firms in Ethiopian Airlines’ USD 12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project. Construction began in January 2026, creating a new investment battleground between Washington and Beijing as Africa plans a massive new aviation superhub. Washington is pushing to secure commercial opportunities in one of the continent’s ...