Ethiopian Airlines Group Releases Annual Performance Highlights for the FY 2025/26

The Ethiopian Airlines Group has concluded the 2025/26 fiscal year with a landmark performance, cementing its position as one of Africa’s premier aviation groups. The airline reported robust growth across its passenger and cargo divisions, showcasing its resilience and strategic agility.

Financial Strength

The Group achieved record-breaking revenue of $9.1 billion USD, a figure that underscores its successful expansion strategy and operational efficiency. This financial milestone reflects strong global demand for Ethiopian’s services and its ability to capitalize on key market opportunities.

Passenger Growth

Ethiopian transported a total of 20.7 million passengers over the year. This high volume is supported by impressive capacity metrics: the airline recorded 92.71 billion Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) , with a substantial 72.10 billion Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) . This translates to a strong passenger load factor, indicating high efficiency in filling available seats and robust consumer confidence in the airline’s network.

Cargo Operations

The cargo division also demonstrated exceptional performance, handling 897 thousand tons of freight. This achievement highlights the airline’s critical role in global logistics, supporting trade routes between Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Overall Outlook

These results reflect Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment to excellence, modernization, and expansion. By balancing strong revenue generation with operational capacity and service quality, the Group is well-positioned for continued leadership in the global aviation industry.