Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated six decades of uninterrupted services to to the captivating city of Rome, Italy, which is a milestone in aviation excellence.The airline hosted a vibrant celebration in the Eternal City, attended by esteemed government officials from both Ethiopia and Italy, corporate guests, stakeholders as well as Ethiopian Airlines executives, to commemorate this diamond jubilee achievement.The celebration underscored the airline's unwavering commitment to its passengers and the significance of the Rome route in its global network.The event showcased Ethiopian's dedication to providing seamless travel experiences and strengthening its position as a key player in connecting Africa and Europe.Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew stated: 'We are incredibly proud to celebrate 60 years of uninterrupted service to Rome. This milestone is a testament to our unwavering dedication to connecting people and fostering economic growth between Africa and Europe. We are gra teful for the support of our valued customers and partners throughout these six decades.'Ethiopian Airlines, with Rome as its inaugural Italian destination, expanded to Milan in 2011. The airline offers daily flights to both cities using modern aircraft for passenger comfort.Starting December 1, 2024, Ethiopian will increase Rome flights to ten weekly, enhancing travel flexibility and connectivity.The airline serves over 24 European destinations and continues to grow, with Port Sudan and Dhaka soon joining its global network.In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of Africa's leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.Ethiopian commands the lion's share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents.Ethiopian's fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Bo eing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Q400.Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world.Source: Ethiopian News Agency
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