Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 by the Ethiopian government with the assistance of Western Airlines. With a fleet of war-surplus Dakotas, the airline took to the sky. At first, only domestic and regional destinations were served, forcing the airline to build makeshift airstrips. However, in 1957, Douglas DC-6s and a Lockheed Constellation were obtained and flights to Europe commenced. Despite various political, economic, and social obstacles, Ethiopian Airlines continued to invest and grow, expanding to other African countries and further abroad. Illustrated with over 100 images, this book shows how Ethiopian Airlines has remained the powerhouse of African aviation.
Despite various political, economic and social obstacles, "Ethiopian Airlines" continued to invest and expand to other African countries and further abroad. This book is illustrated with over 100 pictures and shows how "Ethiopian Airlines" became the powerhouse of African aviation and has remained so to this day.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Mols, Jozef
Title
Ethiopian Airlines. The African Aviation Powerhouse
Details
English text, paperback, more than 100 photos. 96 pages.
