(Posted 01st September 2025)
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest
growing airline brands globally inaugurated its airport project at Yabello, Southern part
of Oromia Regional State, alongside a new passenger service to the airport. Marking yet
another milestone in Ethiopia’s regional connectivity and aviation infrastructure
development, the event has been celebrated in the presence of high government officials,
the airlines’ executives, community representatives, and various stakeholders.
With over 1 billion ETB project cost, Ethiopian constructed the facility 11 kilometers from
Yabello Town of Borena Zone in the Oromia regional state. The project availed a new
Airfield, access roads to the airport, temporary terminal, and other facilities.
Commenting on the new infrastructure and the commencement of the flight, Ethiopian
Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “The completion of the Yabello Airport project
demonstrates Ethiopian Airline’s commitment to advancing aviation infrastructure that
transforms lives and connect communities across Ethiopia. This is a transformative moment for
the local community and the entire region, and as the flag carrier of Ethiopia, we are proud to have
made this moment a reality.”
The new Yabello airport will have a significant positive impact in the region, boosting
regional trade, tourism, investment, and people to people interaction. The airport further enhances accessibility to southern part of Oromia Regional State, fostering socio- economic growth, and supporting Ethiopia’s national development strategy.
Yabello has been one of the domestic aviation infrastructure projects that Ethiopian
Airlines has been developing. Ethiopian Airlines continues to play a central role in
expanding Ethiopia’s aviation landscape, bridging communities, and contributing to the
country’s sustainable growth.
