Ethiopia’s passenger Air traffic to increase nearly sixfold by 2045, Airbus forecasts

According to Horn Economic Review, Ethiopia’s passenger air traffic is projected to increase nearly sixfold between 2025 and 2045, positioning the country among Africa’s fastest-growing aviation markets, according to the latest Global Market Forecast (GMF 2026) released by Airbus. The forecast indicates that Ethiopia’s expanding passenger demand will contribute to a broader transformation of Africa’s aviation industry, driven by population growth, economic development, tourism, trade and increasing demand for air connectivity.