Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate New Chinese-Built Headquarters in 2026













Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Airlines Group is preparing to move into a new state-of-the-art headquarters by August 2026, as Africa’s largest carrier continues to expand its infrastructure base. The project, financed and built with Chinese expertise, is one of the most significant developments in the airline’s history.

A Landmark Development

The new headquarters consists of six interconnected buildings covering more than 33,500 square meters. Once completed, the complex will house the airline’s commercial, corporate, and customer service divisions, consolidating many of its core operations under one roof.

The centerpiece is a 45-meter-high main office block, whose structure was recently completed in a topping-out ceremony attended by Ethiopian Airlines executives and representatives of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor in charge of the project.

Commitment to Timely Delivery

Group CEO Mesfin Tasew hailed the progress as a milestone for the company’s long-term growth. “We are determined to complete this project on schedule and with the highest quality standards,” he said, reaffirming the airline’s trust in CCECC’s capabilities.

CCECC general manager Chen Sichang echoed that commitment, noting that the topping-out was only the beginning of the final stretch. “We will continue to work with diligence and perseverance to deliver a headquarters that reflects the stature of Ethiopian Airlines,” Chen remarked.

Broader Expansion Strategy

Construction of the headquarters officially began on August 30, 2023, as part of the airline’s broader push to modernize and expand its infrastructure. Beyond this project, Ethiopian Airlines has ambitious plans to build a new mega airport in Bishoftu, about 42 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa.

At the ceremony, Mesfin invited CCECC to take part in that future project as well, underscoring the airline’s growing reliance on international partnerships to fuel its next phase of growth.

With the headquarters on track for completion, Ethiopian Airlines is set to reinforce its role as a global aviation leader and a critical driver of Ethiopia’s economic transformation.