Abusera International Airport project, Ethiopia


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Name of the Project
Abusera International Airport project.
Location
Bishoftu, about 40 km from the current Addis-Ababa Bole International Airport, in Ethiopia.
Project Owner/s
Ethiopian Airlines Group.
Project Description
The new Abusera International Airport will complement Ethiopia’s recently expanded Bole International Airport, which is expected to reach its yearly 25-million passenger capacity limit soon.
The project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub and stimulate regional economic growth.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$7.8-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Financier African Development Bank announced in March 2025 that it had signed a letter of intent with the Ethiopian Airlines Group for the financing of the project.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Ethiopian Airlines Group, tel + 251 11 5178407.
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