Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Africa’s Largest Mega Airport, Set to Transform Continental Connectivity

In a bold move to reshape air travel across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines has broken ground on a Zaha Hadid Architects‑designed mega‑hub in the farmland outside Bishoftu, 28 miles southeast of Addis Ababa. Construction officially began on January 10, 2026, and the first phase is slated to open in 2030. The project is billed as the largest aviation infrastructure undertaking in African history and is expected to change how much of the continent connects to the rest of the world. While the exact operational details remain to be seen, the airport’s scale signals a potential leap forward in regional air connectivity and economic opportunity.