The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) on Friday partially opened the Ethio-Eritrean airspace that has been closed for any air transport for the past 20 years.
When the Ethio-Eritrean border war broke out in May 1998 the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) closed the Ethio-Eritrean airspace upon the request of ECAA.
Ethiopian Airlines is set to perform its inaugural flight to Asmara on July 18 with the ultra-modern Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines has requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ECAA to open the closed airspace for commercial operations.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
Halgan Media.
