Airline Guide · Africa
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline and a Star Alliance member, Ethiopian operates extensive intra-African and intercontinental service.
ET airline facts
IATA Code
ET
ICAO Code
ETH
Callsign
Ethiopian
Country
Ethiopia
Headquarters
Addis Ababa
Region
Africa
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1945
Ethiopian Airlines hubs
Primary airports where Ethiopian Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: ET
Where is Ethiopian Airlines based?
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Ethiopian Airlines (IATA: ET, ICAO: ETH) is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The airline was founded in 1945 and operates a fleet of approximately 145 aircraft.
What is Ethiopian Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Ethiopian Airlines is ET. The ICAO code is ETH. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Ethiopian".
Which alliance does Ethiopian Airlines belong to?
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Ethiopian Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Ethiopian Airlines's primary hubs?
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Ethiopian Airlines operates primary hubs at ADD. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Ethiopian Airlines have?
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Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 145 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Ethiopian Airlines founded?
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Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
Can I track Ethiopian Airlines flights on TripDesk365?
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