Ethiopia Plans Africa's Largest Airport as Transit Hub

WEB Transit Hub

As a consequence of the airlines strategy ADD has become a major transition hub for travel. Thiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new US6 billion airport described as the..., according to WEBethiopia.

New Airport

“The new airport forms part of our Vision 2050, which seeks to make [Ethiopia] a leading aviation hub in Africa and beyond,” said Tewolde GebreMariam, the airlines’ Group CEO.

Located on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, the four-runway airport will boast a vast international terminal, a cargo terminal, and a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, it added.

The airport is expected to accommodate up to 100 million passengers per year, making it the largest airport in Africa.

The airport project is a critical element of Ethiopia's ambitious plans to transform itself into a regional aviation hub.

Conclusion

The signing of the agreement is a significant milestone in Ethiopia's quest to become a leading aviation hub in Africa. The new airport will provide the necessary infrastructure to support the country's growing aviation industry and further cement Addis Ababa's position as a major transit hub for travel.