Construction of Bishoftu International Airport started on 10 January 2026. Credit: © Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of construction on Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) in Ethiopia, projected to become Africa’s largest aviation infrastructure project. “Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) will be the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history. Dr Abiy Ahmed attended alongside ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders, stakeholders, and Ethiopian Airlines executives. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “This is truly a proud moment for Ethiopian Airlines and for all of Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News January 12, 2026 10:33 UTC