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Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2% as announced on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2025.

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2% as announced on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2025.

The results indicate that the airline has maintained its position as Africa's leading carrier, despite challenges such as visa bans affecting passenger travel, tariff wars impacting cargo shipments, and conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The airline has expanded its operations by launching flights to Porto (Portugal), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) during the first half of the fiscal year. These new routes increase the total number of international destinations served by Ethiopian Airlines to 145.

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2% as announced on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2025.
Amara Diallo · The African Herald

Passenger Traffic: The airline transported 10.64 million passengers, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Cargo Operations: Ethiopian Airlines carried 451,000 tons of cargo, surpassing its half-year target by 4%.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.

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