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Ethiopian Airlines
የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድ
IATA ICAO Callsign
ET[1] ETH[1] ETHIOPIAN[1]
Founded21 December 1945; 78 years ago (1945-12-21) (as Ethiopian Air Lines)
Commenced operations8 April 1946 (1946-04-08)
Hubs
Frequent-flyer programShebaMiles
AllianceStar Alliance
Subsidiaries
Fleet size
  • 42 passenger
  • 6 freighter
Destinations85 (68 international and 17 domestic)
Parent companyEthiopian Government (100%)
HeadquartersBole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Key people
RevenueIncrease Br24,759 million (FY 2011)[6]
Operating incomeDecrease Br413 million (FY 2011)[6]
ProfitDecrease Br1,232 million (FY 2011)[6]
Total assetsIncrease Br22,839 million (FY 2011)[6]
Total equityIncrease Br7,851 million (FY 2011)[6]
Websitewww.ethiopianairlines.com

Ethiopian Airlines (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ አየር መንገድ; የኢትዮጵያ in short), formerly Ethiopian Air Lines, often referred to as simply Ethiopian, is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.[4] It serves as the country's flag carrier, and is wholly owned by the Government of Ethiopia.[4] From its hub in Bole International Airport the airline serves a network of 62 international destinations and 16 domestic ones, flying to more destinations in Africa than any other carrier.[7][8] It is one of the few profitable airlines in the Sub-Saharan region and ranks among the largest ones on the continent.[7][9][10] Likewise, Ethiopian is one of the fastest-growing carriers in the industry.[11][12] The airline's cargo division was awarded The African Cargo Airline of the Year in early 2011.[11][12][13]

As of December 2011, the airline is a Star Alliance member.[14][15][16] Ethiopian is also a member of the International Air Transport Association, and of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) since 1968.[17]

History

An Ethiopian Airlines Douglas DC-3 at Lalibela Airport in 1974.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 727-200 Advanced at Aden International Airport in 1992.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767-200ER on short final to Dubai International Airport in 2006.

After the liberation of Ethiopia from the Italian occupation, Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie I asked the Americans, British and French to assist him in establishing a new airline, in an attempt to modernise the country. According to the BBC News, some say the Emperor envisioned the creation of a quality national airline to shake off the poverty-stricken image Ethiopia had at that time.[7] Americans believed the country could become an important hub for air traffic into the Red Sea region and its surroundings,[18] and agreed to help the Emperor.

The carrier was eventually founded as Ethiopian Air Lines on 21 December 1945, with aid from both Transcontinental Air Transport and Western Air Express, which later merged into TWA.[4][18][19] The airline relied upon American pilots, technicians, administrators and accountants; it even had TWA General Managers.[18][20][21] On its 25th anniversary in 1971, the company was ready to continue without foreign assistance. Since then, Ethiopian Airlines has been managed and staffed by Ethiopian personnel. The first Ethiopian General Manager was Col. Semret Medhane, who served in this position for the period 1971-1975.[18][22]

The new airline commenced operations on 8 April 1946.[4][19] Its maiden flight operated the Addis Ababa–Asmara–Cairo route using one of the five Douglas C-47 Skytrains acquired from the US Government.[22] This route was later operated on a weekly basis.[22] The Skytrains were initially intended for military use. Ethiopian operated them in a mixed passenger-cargo configuration. It was therefore a common practice for the company to accommodate both passengers and cargo in the same cabin during the early years.[23][24]

Soon afterwards, the carrier launched services to Aden and Djibouti, as well as a domestic flight to Jimma.[22] By the end of 1946, four Skytrains were incorporated into the fleet, and three more in 1947 to operate new international routes.[22] Bombay, Nairobi and Port Sudan were added to the route network as international scheduled services in the late 1940s.[22] Likewise, the company started operating charter flights to Jeddah during the Hajj season.[22]

In 1950, a US$1,000,000 (equivalent to $12,663,900 in 2023) loan granted from the Ex-Im Bank enabled the carrier to incorporate Convair CV-240s, aimed at operating international routes;[25] starting January 1951 (1951-01), these aircraft were deployed on the Addis Ababa–Cairo, Addis Ababa–Nairobi, and Addis Ababa–Jeddah–Dhahran–Karachi routes.[22][26] In April 1952 (1952-04), the airline was appointed general sales agent for TWA in Kenya, Tanganyka, Uganda and Zanzibar, and by May the same year the fleet consisted of two Convair-Liner 240s and nine Douglas DC-3s or their subtypes, operating a route network 7,000 miles (11,000 km) long.[27][28] In early 1957, another £85 million loan, obtained from the Ex-Im Bank in 1955, was partly used to acquire Douglas DC-6Bs.[29][30] The same year, Ethiopian inaugurated a self-owned maintenance facility.[22] In 1958, Athens was added to the route network, followed by the long-haul route to Frankfurt that was served with the newly delivered DC-6Bs.[31][32]

In the early 1960s the airline added Accra, Khartoum and Monrovia to its destination network, becoming the first airline linking East and West Africa through direct flights.[22] It was also decided to build a new airport to replace the Lideta Airfield, unable to accommodate the Boeing 720 jetliner the company intended to acquire.[22][33] This was the birth of Bole International Airport, where the company set its headquarters.[22]

The first jet services were inaugurated in 1963, operating the Addis Ababa–Nairobi route, followed by a new scheduled service to Madrid via Asmara and Athens.[22] The firm changed from a corporation to a share company in 1965, and it also changed its name from Ethiopian Air Lines to Ethiopian Airlines.[22] Also in the early 1960s, the carrier provided some initial aviation support to the Ethiopia-United States Mapping Mission in its operation to acquire topographic maps of Ethiopia.[34]

Two Boeing 720Bs were acquired from Continental Airlines in 1973.[35] In 1975, the carrier ordered five Dash 7s.[36] The airline became a new customer for the Boeing 727 in 1978, when and order for two of these aircraft was placed.[37] The 727s arrived in the late 1970s as a replacement for the oldest Boeing 720s.[22]

The DHC-5 Buffalo entered Ethiopian's fleet in the early 1980s.[22] In 1982, Ethiopian became the first African carrier in ordering the Boeing 767,[38] as well as the first airline to order the Boeing 767-200ER.[39] On 1 June 1984, the first of these aircraft set a new distance record for a twinjet, flying 7,500 miles (12,100 km) non-stop from Washington D.C. to Addis Ababa, on delivery to the company.[40][41] The Boeing 767-200ERs came to replace the remaining Boeing 720s.[22] ATR-42s and Twin Otters were incorporated into the fleet in the mid-1980s,[22] with the first of six Twin Otters entering the fleet in early 1985.[42] Likewise, the Boeing 737-200 joined the fleet in late 1987.[43]

In 1990, Ethiopian became the first passenger airline in taking delivery of the Boeing 757 Freighter,[44] receiving the first of five Boeing 757-200s a year later.[45] By 1996 the airline was flying to Bangkok, Beijing, Durban and Johannesburg; routes to Ivory Coast and Senegal were also being operated. Furthermore, the Fokker 50 entered the fleet to operate domestic routes.[22] In the late 1990s the carrier saw the incorporation of Copenhagen and Maputo to its international network, as well as New York and Washington as transatlantic destinations; the frequent flyer programme, named "Sheba Miles" after the legendary Queen of Sheba, was launched too.[22] In 1998, the airline disrupted their flights to the Eritrean capital Asmara after a war erupted between the two countries.[citation needed]

A fleet renewal started in the early 2000s, with the incorporation of the Boeing 737-700 and the Boeing 767-300ER;[46] in the late 2000s the airline announced it would be the launch customer of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and placed orders to acquire brand new Airbus A350-900s, Boeing 777-200LRs and Bombardier equipment.[22]

In late September 2010 (2010-09), Ethiopian Airlines was officially invited to join Star Alliance under the mentoring of Lufthansa.[47] The carrier became a member of the alliance in December 2011 (2011-12), the third Africa-based carrier in doing so —following EgyptAir and South African Airways— and the 28th member worldwide.[14]

Corporate affairs

Head office

The company plans to build a new head office in order to replace the current one. Despite holding a contest for a design of a new head office facility in 2009, the airline decided not to advance with any of those plans. On 16 February 2011 it held a second round. In September 2011, it was announced that BET Architect Plc won the contest. The airline stated that the estimated Br300 million complex will be constructed on a 50,000 m2 (540,000 sq ft) plot at Bole International Airport. The company that received the 4th place in the competition's second round threatened to take legal actions, accusing the airline of not giving due consideration to the proposed design.[48]

Financial performance

Despite the carrier's main activity relies upon the transport of passenger and goods, it also generates revenues by providing aircraft maintenance to foreign airlines, as well as capacity building for both Ethiopian and foreigner trainees.[49] Every year, pilots and technicians graduate from both the Pilot School —inaugurated in 1964— and the Aviation Maintenance Technician School —established in 1967—.[50][51] The United States Federal Aviation Administration accredited the airline's maintenance division with license No. ETIY 102F.[52][53]

The airline was featured by The Economist as an example of excellence in late 1987, and economist Paul B. Henze recognised it in 2000 as being "one of the most reliable and profitable airlines in the Third World".[54][55] In July 2011 (2011-07), Ethiopian was named Africa's most profitable airline for the year 2010 by Air Transport World, and it has also been praised by AFRAA for its sustained profitability over the recent years.[10][56] It is 100%-owned by the Government of Ethiopia, and has 6,318 employees, as of 31 December 2011.[4]

Ethiopian Airlines started “Vision 2010” in 2005, which aimed to increase passenger traffic to 3 million, revenue to US$1 billion and employees to 6,000 by 2010. During the fiscal year (FY) 2007/08, the airline transported 2.5 million passengers and generated a revenue of Br9.2 billion (US$900 million) with a net profit of Br507 million (US$56 million).[57] During FY 2008/09, Ethiopian transported 2.8 million passengers (12.3% increase year on year, y/y) and generated Br12.2 billion in revenue (US$980 million—a 32.8% increase y/y) with a net profit of Br1.345 billion (US$108 million—a 165% increase over the previous year). In the same period, Ethiopian hauled 101,000 tons of cargo—a 38.4% increase over the previous year.[58] For FY 2009/2010, Ethiopian generated US$1.3 billion revenue and a net profit of US$118 million. By the year 2010 Ethiopian exceeded all goals set in “Vision 2010”.[59] These results were the best ever for then-64-year-old airline, and were attributed to an aggressive marketing campaign and major cost cutting measures.[60] The company's net profit for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2010 was US$121.4 million.[10]

Destinations

Main article: Ethiopian Airlines destinations

As of July 2012, the passenger network comprises 56 cities in Africa –17 of them within Ethiopia–, nine in Europe and the Americas, and 14 in the Middle East and Asia. Likewise, the cargo network serves 13 destinations in Africa, seven in the Middle East and Asia, and two in Europe. In late April 2012 (2012-04), the airline announced its plans to start serving Latin America, yet no firm dates were disclosed.[61]

The airline announced in August 2012 (2012-08) that Abuja, Accra, Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Frankfurt, Johannesbourg, Harare, Kilimanjaro, Lagos, Lomé, London, Luanda, Lusaka, Malabo, Maputo, Mombasa, Mumbai, Nairobi and Rome will be served on an rotational basis with the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and that upon delivery of the second aircraft of the type they will be assigned on fixed scheduled routes.[62][63]

Codeshare agreements and alliances

Ethiopian officially joined Star Alliance in December 2011 (2011-12).[15][64][65] As of October 2011, the carrier has codeshare agreements with the following airlines (Star Alliance carriers are indicated by *):[4]

In October 2007 (2007-10), Ethiopian Airlines' frequent flyer programme Shebamiles and Lufthansa's Miles & More entered into partnership, allowing members of each programme to earn and spend miles on both airlines' networks.[79]

In July 2008 (2008-07), the carrier entered a strategic partnership with Lomé–based start–up airline ASKY Airlines in which Ethiopian holds a 40% stake.[80][81] Ethiopian Airlines is responsible for aircraft maintenance and operational management. The plan is to turn Lomé into Ethiopian Airline's regional hub for the West African market. ASKY started operations in January 2010 and became profitable after a few months.[82][83]

Fleet

In February 2005 (2005-02), Ethiopian Airlines signed a preliminary agreement to buy up to ten Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (five firm orders plus five options), becoming the first African carrier in ordering this kind of equipment.[7][84] On 31 May 2005, Boeing announced that Ethiopian had exercised its purchase rights and confirmed a firm order for 10 aircraft.[85] The carrier also became the first African airline in ordering the Boeing 777-200LR,[7] and the first of these aircraft Ethiopian took possession of, in November 2010 (2010-11), was the 900th model of the type delivered by Boeing.[86][87][88]

In August 2010 (2010-08), Ethiopian and the Ex-Im Bank signed an agreement worth US$1.6 billion for a loan to finance the acquisition of the ten Dreamliners —the first of them scheduled for delivery in mid-August 2012 (2012-08)[63][89]—, and the five Boeing 777s the carrier already has in the fleet.[90] The same year, Ethiopian placed and order for 12 Airbus A350-900s, initially scheduled for delivery between 2016 and 2019. To date, this order is the largest placed by the airline, and it evidenced the company's dissatisfaction with Boeing for the delays in the delivery of the Dreamliners, initially scheduled to enter the fleet in June 2010 (2010-06).[91]

In October 2011 (2011-10), the company announced an order for four Boeing 777Fs in a deal worth US$1.1 billion; the move positioned Ethiopian Airlines as the first African carrier in ordering the type.[92][93] These four aircraft will join another two ones of the same type the airline will lease from GECAS.[94] Ethiopian expects the first of these aircraft to be delivered in mid September 2012 (2012-09).[95][96]

In July 2012 (2012-07), an additional Boeing 777-200LR was ordered in a deal worth US$276 million.[97][98][99] In August 2012 (2012-08), the first Dreamliner was delivered to the company,[100][101] which became the first airline outside Japan in operating the type on scheduled flights,[102] after All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.[103] The carrier expects its second, third, and fourth Dreamliners to be delivered in September, October and November 2012 (2012-11), respectively.[104]

Current

Ethiopian Airlines current fleet
A Boeing 777-200LR on approach to Dubai International Airport in 2012
A Boeing 757-200 on short finals to Frankfurt Airport in 2012
A Boeing 737-700 at Bole International Airport in 2010
A McDonnell Douglas MD-11F at Findel Airport in 2009

As of August 2012, the Ethiopian Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft, with an average age of 9.1 years.[105][106][nb 1]

Ethiopian Airlines Fleet
Passenger Fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Options Passengers Notes
P Y Total
Airbus A350-900 — 12 — 30 318 348 Expected EIS: 2017[107]
Boeing 737-700 5 — — 16 102 118
Boeing 737-800 7 7 — 16 138 154
Boeing 757-200 1 — — 16 154 170
2 155 171
1 159 175
Boeing 767-300ER 1 — — 24 208 232 To be retired by 2017/8[108]
1 210 234
2 211 235
2 213 237
3 221 245
2 30 190 220
1 195 225
Boeing 777-200LR 5 1[99] — 34 287 321
Boeing 787-8 1[101] 9 2 24 246 270
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 8 5[nb 2] — — 78 78
7 64 71
Cargo Fleet
Boeing 747-200F 2 — — —
Boeing 757-200PCF 2 — —
Boeing 777F — 6[97][nb 3] —
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F 2 — —
Total 48 40 2

Aside from the equipment shown above, the airline uses a number of DA40NGs for training purposes.[110][111]

Historic fleet

An Ethiopian Airlines Fokker 50 at Bole International Airport in 2010.

Following is a list of equipment previously operated by Ethiopian.[105] Helicopters and light aircraft were available for leasing to Government agencies as well as to be used on natural resources projects.[112]: 570 

Services

In-flight entertainment

There are two classes available, Cloud Nine and Economy Class, on most of Ethiopian Airlines' flights, with the exception of those operated with Dash 8 equipment, for some of these aircraft are configured in an all-economy layout.

Cloud Nine

Ethiopian Airlines' First Class is named Cloud Nine. Passengers travelling in this class are provided with onboard amenities and a wide variety of reading material.[115] On routes operated with Boeing 777-200LR equipment (Beijing, Dubai, Rome, Washington, among others)[116] passengers are provided with sleeper seats and on-demand audio and video services, with 85 channels on 15.4 inch IFE screens.[117]

Economy Class

A variety of meals —ranging from light snacks to hot dishes— and amenities are provided to passengers flying on this class, both depending upon the length of the flight.[118] Reclining seats and on-demand audio and video, with 80 channels and 8.9-inched screens, are available on Boeing 777-200LR services.[117]

Lounges

Ethiopian Airlines passengers are offered two lounges at Bole International Airport. Cloud Nine passengers can wait for the departure of flights at the Cloud Nine Lounge, where they are provided with a wide variety of amenities, as well as personal computers or wireless connection. Likewise, ShebaMiles cardholders with Gold or Silver status can make use of the Sheba Miles Lounge facilities. Customer Service agents are available at both lounges in order to assist passengers with any query regarding their flights.[119]

Accidents and incidents

Main article: Ethiopian Airlines accidents and incidents

As of September 2011, Aviation Safety Network records 60 accident/incident events for Ethiopian Airlines since 1965,[120] plus 6 accidents/incidents for Ethiopian Air Lines,[121] the former airline's name. The company suffered several hijacking episodes throughout its history. One of them ended up with the carrier's deadliest accident when the plane plunged into the Indian Ocean due to fuel starvation. Despite this, Ethiopian Airlines has a good safety record,[122][123] by contrast to other African airlines.

See also

Footnotes

Notes

  1. ^ The fleet is actually younger, as these figures also include six phased-out aircraft: three Boeing 757-200s and three Fokker 50s.
  2. ^ Three of these aircraft will be leased-out to ASKY Airlines.[109]
  3. ^ Two aircraft to be leased from GECAS.[94]

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