Within a mission to elevate African aviation and significantly advance the region’s air travel infrastructure, Ethiopian Airlines is designing and constructing a mega airport city at Abusera in Bishoftu city. Projected to ultimately host over 110 million passengers a year, the state-of-the-art airport is envisioned to revolutionize air travel in Ethiopia and cement the country’s position at the crossroads of the world’s most rapidly expanding air travel markets — Africa, Asia, and the Middle East — and as Africa’s global transportation hub. The vision spotlights sustainable design and construction, exceptional passenger experience, future readiness, resilience, and community.

• The new airport is designed to meet the International Air Transport Association’s forecasts of 200% growth over the coming decade
• With exceptional growth forecast for Africa, the airport provides vital global air connectivity and accelerates economic growth in Ethiopia
• In line with best practices, the airport will be people-centric and intuitive, characterized by sustainability, resilience and future-fitness
• The vision for the airport spotlights sustainability – harnessing renewable energy and incorporating ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices
• The architectural approach draws heavily on insights into local communities and cultures to create a new national landmark for Ethiopia