Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Revenue Jumps 242% to Over $29 million

News Aero
28 Feb 2026

The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) achieved 93% of its overall performance targets for the period, driven by robust passenger traffic and infrastructure improvements, said Samuel Woldeyohannes, executive director of strategic affairs at the authority.

Presenting the half-year report to stakeholders on Feb. 13, Woldeyohannes highlighted that the ECAA handled 7.1 million international passengers, exceeding its target of 7 million, and transported 1.69 million domestic passengers, reaching 94.4% of the planned figure.

The revenue surge reflects Ethiopia's recovering aviation sector, with focus areas including expanding air transport infrastructure, enhancing air navigation services, and ensuring aviation safety and security.

The authority also advanced digitalization efforts, implementing e-services and paperless operations to improve efficiency...

Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Revenue Jumps 242% to Over $29 million | news aero | 28 Feb 2026