Addis Ababa, 12 February 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, is pleased to announce the
finalization of Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal building and aircraft parking with
taxiway construction Project. The new state of the art airport terminal has been opened
for service in a grand inauguration in the presence of H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Prime
Minister of Ethiopia and H.E Mustafe Mohammed Omer President of the Somali Regional
State.
The project which took three years for completion has unveiled a new terminal building
having a total built-up area of 3,500sq, a new apron having a capacity to handle four De
Havilland Q400 or B737 aircraft at a time, ancillary buildings such as airport rescue and
firefighting station, water reservoir, and parking areas among others.
Regarding the inauguration of the new passenger terminal, Ethiopian Airlines Group
CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are truly pleased with the launching of Gode Ugaas Miraad
Airport Terminal building and aircraft parking with taxiway construction project as it will
upgrade the airport experience of our passengers traveling to/from the city of Gode. It is also a step
forward in the work we do to elevate our domestic airport facilities to a higher level. The
inauguration of this new terminal showcases our commitment to enhance our domestic operations
alongside our international ones. Gode will neither be the only nor the last airport we will work
on constructing and/or renovating. Construction of similar airport terminal is progressing well
at Jinka, Kombolcha, Goba/Robe and Bahir Dar airports. It is with great honor and pleasure that
we work on these projects and play our part in our country’s tourism and socio-economic growth.”
The new state of the art airport terminal is equipped with the latest technology airport
facility amenities including a solar system to allow for a smooth and convenient travel
via the airport.
Ethiopian Airlines plays a significant role in regional connectivity with its more than 22
destinations in the country. Ethiopian Airlines operates daily flights to/from Gode. Gode
being the third airport in Somali Regional State next to Jigjiga and Kebridahar, passengers
can travel between Jigjiga and Gode directly without having to transit via Addis Ababa.
Gode Airport has been among the airports that Ethiopian has taken a project on to
enhance the facilities.
Since the acquisition of the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise by Ethiopian Airlines Group as
a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in 2017, Ethiopian Airlines Group has taken over the
administrative role including construction and renovation projects of airports in the
country.
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the
continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian,
the fastest growing airline, has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in
efficiency and operational success. In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, it is also
pursuing its multi-hub strategy through a hub in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi
with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Ethiopian commands the
lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern
fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five
continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly
aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and Bombardier Dash 8-400 double
cabin with an average fleet age of seven years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to
own and operate most of these aircraft. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of
time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2035 that will see
it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world by
providing safe, secured, market driven and customer focused Passenger and Cargo Transport
and Logistics, Aviation Training, Airport Management and Ground Services, MRO and
Aerospace Manufacturing and Travel and Tourism Services. As a multi-award-winning airline,
Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in
Africa Award’ for six consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance
member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years. For
more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com
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