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Ethiopian Airlines delays contractor selection for $12.5 billion Bishoftu airport to January 2027

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Ethiopian Airlines has pushed back contractor selection for its planned Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027. Bidders requested additional time to prepare proposals and arrange financing for the multibillion-dollar project, valued at approximately $12.5 billion.

Discovered 2026-08-05T04:00:28.741184-07:00 | 2026-08-05T04:00:28.741184-07:00

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  • The delay shifts the next major procurement milestone for a planned $12.5 billion airport project, extending the timeline for contractor commitments and construction planning.
  • Bidders’ requests for more time to prepare proposals and arrange financing highlight the scale and complexity of funding and executing the Bishoftu development.
  • The project remains a significant infrastructure initiative for Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopia, but no related previous clusters were provided for additional context.

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