Ethiopian Airlines has officially begun construction of its $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, set to become Africa’s largest airport and the airline’s first mega-hub, with a projected capacity of 110 million passengers annually. Phase One, expected to open by 2030, will include two parallel runways, two passenger terminals, a cargo terminal with 1.5 million tonnes annual capacity, an airport hotel, and parking for 180 aircraft, handling 60 million passengers. The project is funded 30% by the airline, with the remainder sourced from domestic and international lenders including the African Development Bank. Infrastructure upgrades include highways and a high-speed rail link to Addis Ababa, enabling operational speeds of 120–200 km/h to expand the airport’s catchment area.
Egypt will phase out paper departure cards at all airports by the end of January 2026, replacing them with a digital system to streamline passenger processing and improve the overall travel experience, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny announced. The initiative is part of a broader modernization program that includes an integrated electronic visa system and faster handling of emergency visas.…
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