
Addis Ababa, 29 August 2022
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa is pleased to announce that it
has finalized all preparations to commence a passenger flight to Amman, Jordan as of
September 19, 2022.
Regarding the new flight Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew remarked,
“We are truly pleased to further deepen our presence in the middle east with our new
flight to Amman, Jordan, and our pleasure is doubled since we are able to do it at such a
difficult time for the aviation industry. With the commencement of our new flight to
Amman, passengers departing from/to the middle east can enjoy the extensive Ethiopian
network worldwide with convenient connectivity and smooth transfer at Addis Ababa.
Our new flight will also further strengthen the economic ties between Ethiopia and
Jordan.”
Located between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley, Jordan’s capital Amman, where
the old meets the new, is an ideal location for holidaymakers. With an astonishing scenery
of ancient civilization and modernity, the city has plenty to offer for visitors. As part of its strategic plan, Ethiopian is growing its network stretching to more destinations,
widening its reach and providing more options to its passengers.
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seventy-five
plus years of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers,
unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of
the Pan African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern
fleet to more than 130 international passenger and cargo destinations across five
continents. Ethiopian’s fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft
such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR,
Boeing 777-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, Freighter, 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 these aircraft. Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year
strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in
Africa with Seven business units: Ethiopian International Services; Ethiopian Cargo &
Logistics Services; Ethiopian MRO Services; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian
ADD Hub Ground Services, Ethiopian Airports Services and Ethiopian Express Services
(Domestic). Ethiopian is a multi-award-winning airline registering an average growth of
25% in the seven years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information,
please visit www.ethiopianairlines.com