21 Weekly Flights, 3 Cargo Services, And A World Of Global Connections
In a landmark celebration of connectivity, African excellence, and aviation leadership, Ethiopian Airlines proudly marks 50 years of uninterrupted service to Kigali, Rwanda. Since the inaugural flight in 1975, the airline has not only connected the vibrant cities of Addis Ababa and Kigali, it has built a bridge of diplomacy, trade, tourism, and cultural exchange that continues to uplift the region.
Operating 21 weekly passenger flights and three dedicated cargo services, Ethiopian Airlines has become an indispensable gateway between Rwanda and the world. Through its ultra-modern hub in Addis Ababa, travellers from Kigali can seamlessly access over 145 global destinations across five continents, from New York to Nairobi, Beijing to Brussels.
“We are excited to reach such a milestone,” said the Group CEO. “Over 50 years of service to Kigali, we have expanded both our passenger and cargo operations, with increased frequencies for the benefit of our customers. This marks another demonstration of Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to serving the people of Africa.”
As Africa’s largest and most connected carrier, Ethiopian Airlines continues to close the gap between African nations and key international cities, fostering intra-African trade, pan-African tourism, and essential cultural and diplomatic ties. Its flights are more than just routes, they are the lifelines that connect people, ideas, and economies.
For Rwanda, Ethiopian’s service is more than symbolic. It has empowered businesses with cargo solutions, provided travelers with global reach, and supported government and NGO work through dependable logistics. And after 50 golden years, Ethiopian Airlines is still flying forward, investing in sustainability, fleet modernization, and customer experience, all while keeping Africa at the center of its journey.
As the airline celebrates this major milestone, one thing is clear: Ethiopian Airlines isn’t just flying to Kigali, it’s soaring with it.
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Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com
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