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$5–6B Bishoftu Airport Deal Advances as Bank of China, AfDB Review Mega Financing Framework

Apr 03, 2026
$5–6B Bishoftu Airport Deal Advances as Bank of China, AfDB Review Mega Financing Framework
  • Bank of China and African Development Bank reviewing financing for Bishoftu Airport

  • Project estimated at $5–6 billion total investment cost

  • Planned capacity: 60–100 million passengers per year (long-term)

  • Initial phase targets tens of millions passenger capacity

  • Airport to complement Addis Ababa Bole International Airport capacity limits

  • Designed to handle large-scale cargo volumes for export logistics

  • Financing structure under discussion includes multi-lender participation


Why it matters?

A $5–6B airport with up to 100M passenger capacity would significantly expand Ethiopia’s aviation and cargo logistics capacity, supporting trade and forex growth.