Ethiopian Airlines generated $4.4 billion in revenue in the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, beating its target by 2%, the carrier announced in Addis Ababa. The performance underscores the resilience of Africa’s largest airline despite global travel and trade headwinds. The airline said operations held steady even as visa restrictions affected passenger movement, global tariff disputes slowed cargo flows, and regional instability including conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo disrupted air routes.
During the period, Ethiopian Airlines launched new services to Porto (Portugal), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Abu Dhabi (UAE), expanding its international network to 145 destinations. Passenger traffic reached 10.64 million travelers, an 11% year-on-year increase, reflecting strong demand across its African and intercontinental routes. In cargo operations, the airline transported 451,000 tons of freight, exceeding its half-year target by 4%, reinforcing its position as a key logistics link between Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
