{"id":14995,"date":"2026-01-10T10:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/14995\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T10:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:34:09","slug":"premier-hails-bishoftu-international-airport-project-as-milestone-for-ethiopias-prosperity-ena-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/14995\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier Hails Bishoftu International Airport Project as Milestone for Ethiopia\u2019s Prosperity – ENA English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Addis Ababa, January 10, 2026 (ENA)\u2014Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has lauded the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) Project as a defining pillar of Ethiopia\u2019s national transformation, describing the initiative as a gateway to a more sophisticated and prosperous future for the nation.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Abiy and First Lady Zinash Tayachew, together with senior government officials, officially launched the construction of the airport during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site.<\/p>\n

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Office of the Prime Minster shared on social media channels that Premier Abiy Ahmed described the day as a \u201cmilestone in Ethiopia\u2019s journey toward modernization and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that Ethiopian Airlines is a source of national pride, not because it has been free of challenges, but because of its resilience, its ability to overcome obstacles, and its role as a trailblazer for Africa. <\/p>\n

The PM further emphasized that the airline\u2019s greatest strength lies in its strong corporate culture, built on, giving priority to safety and security, Leadership driven by creativity and hard work.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, the airline\u2019s greatest strength having workforce of over 26,000 employees who believe in the airline as their flag carrier and honor what it represents as well as A continuous commitment to learning and capacity building.<\/p>\n

Located about 40 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa at an altitude of 1,910 meters, Bishoftu offers optimal conditions for aircraft performance and the efficient handling of both origin-destination and transit passengers. <\/p>\n

The project also includes the construction of a multi-lane modern highway linking the new airport with Addis Ababa, as well as a 38-kilometer high-speed railway with operating speeds of 120\u2013200 km per hour, the office indicated.<\/p>\n

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In its first phase, Bishoftu International Airport will have the capacity to serve 60 million passengers annually. <\/p>\n

Upon completion of its full master plan, the airport will be able to handle up to 110 million passengers per year, positioning Ethiopia among the world\u2019s leading aviation hubs.<\/p>\n

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