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Ethiopian Airlines reports full-year revenue up 20% as Bishoftu hub project advances; Q4 pressured by Middle East conflict

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Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance carrier, said full-year revenues rose 20% year on year amid progress on its new Bishoftu hub in Ethiopia. The airline called the first nine months “particularly successful,” but noted that the final quarter was hit by the Middle East conflict.

Discovered 2026-07-29T07:34:17.698877-07:00 | 2026-07-29T07:34:17.698877-07:00

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  • The 20% full-year revenue increase provides a near-term gauge of Ethiopian’s demand resilience as work continues on the new Bishoftu hub.
  • Management’s view that performance deteriorated in the final quarter due to the Middle East conflict links network and capacity planning to ongoing regional risk.
  • As a Star Alliance carrier and hub-builder, Ethiopian’s results and project momentum can influence alliance connectivity and regional competitive positioning in East Africa.

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