Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, has today in collaboration with Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) notifyt a relaunch of Zambia's national airline, Zambia Airways.

Through a joint venture, USD 30,000,000 has been invested in nstarta. Ownership is divided between Ethiopian Airlines with 45 % and IDC with 55 %.

On Wednesday, Zambia Airways (ZN) took off with its first flight on the domestic route Lusaka-Ndola, which will be operated with 6 flights per week. At the same time, Lusaka-Livingstone was also launched with 5 departures per week. In addition, more domestic destinations will be opened, such as Mfuwe and Solwezi.

In the first quarter of 2022, Johannesburg and Harare will also be launched to their network.

Ethiopian Airlines has a well-established strategy to improve and expand air connectivity within the African continent. In addition to the new partnership with Zambia Airways which offers new opportunities, Ethiopian Airlines can also offer other important hubs through its co-ownership in, for example, ASKY, Malawian Airlines and Tchadia Airlines.

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