Ethiopia Plans $12.5 Billion Airport to Reshape African Air Travel

Ethiopia has launched a $12.5 billion international airport project near Addis Ababa, aimed at transforming air travel in Africa. The new airport is expected to open in 2030 with an initial capacity of 60 million passengers per year, with plans to expand to 110 million. Led by Ethiopian Airlines, the project aims to strengthen air cargo capacity and position Ethiopia as a central hub for connecting flights across the continent.