News Aero
19 August 2026
Chinese construction groups have taken the strongest early position in the race to build Ethiopia's proposed Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion project, while US interests concentrate on aircraft, aviation technology and financing.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has shortlisted 33 bidders across four main construction packages. Chinese companies and China-linked joint ventures account for 15 positions, the largest national grouping in the procurement process...
