Ethiopian Airlines Group, has launched a direct freighter flight from Bahir-Dar to Liege, one of the largest Ethiopian flower importer destinations, carrying 45 tons of flowers.
The airline as known as the 'Ethiopian' has always been at the forefront to support the national economy with the massive availability of connections across the country.
A statement issued by Mrs Aniley Eshetu, Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, Ethiopian Airlines said with its fastest domestic network in the continent, Ethiopian now flies to 21 domestic points with multiple frequencies enabling economic integration between and among regions, encouraging tourism, possible.
Mr Tewolde Gebremariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines said: 'Today marks yet another big milestone in the history of Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services for we start direct freighter service dedicated to flower with the aim of delivering the best flower produce of the country to end users , fresh, timely and direct from the farm to Ethiopian flower lovers in Europe.'
He said with its daily freighter services to Belgium, Liege and Brussels, Ethiopian transports a total of 130 tons of flowers.
As always, the airline has positioned itself as the major catalyst for the movement of these products from the country to the world via its rich global network the statement said.
'Today's milestone is a showcase that the Ethiopian will also launch similar services from other flower producing regional states. Ethiopia, being rich with abundant fertile land, can reach out to the global market with its fresh and quality flowers among other agricultural produces,' he added.
The CEO said the Airline shall continue to support the export sector and the national economy with convenient global cargo and passenger services.
He said with Ethiopian's more than 20 domestic destinations, travellers could now accomplish their business issues within hours getting back to their home in hours' time.
The Ethiopian domestic connectivity also plays a catalyst role in the economic, social, and cultural integration.
The Ethiopian will also avail similar freighter services from other flower producing regional states such as Hawassa and others. GNA
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