Addis Ababa, April 22, 2025 (FMC) — Boeing Company has officially inaugurated its Africa regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MoTL) confirmed on Tuesday.
Alemu Sime (PhD), Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, who presided over the inauguration ceremony, described the occasion as a pivotal milestone in advancing Ethiopia’s global vision for a more interconnected and prosperous African continent.
He emphasized that under the leadership of the National Transport Council, Ethiopia is implementing a comprehensive ten-year strategic roadmap aimed at modernizing infrastructure, reducing transport and trade-related costs, and strengthening continental connectivity.
Minister Alemu revealed that the government has earmarked a $74 billion investment portfolio to collaborate with private sector partners—including Boeing—across key areas such as railway systems, port development, aviation expansion, and smart logistics solutions.
Expressing gratitude to Boeing’s executive leadership for their confidence in Ethiopia, Alemu stated, “We are committed to deepening this partnership through aircraft component manufacturing, capacity-building initiatives, and collaboration on sustainable aviation fuel technologies.”
He further asserted, “Together, we have the potential to transform Ethiopian Airlines into a global supply chain powerhouse and position Addis Ababa as the epicenter of aerospace innovation in Africa.”
Mr. Alemu highlighted that Boeing’s establishment of its Africa office in Addis Ababa symbolizes not only the boundless potential for Ethiopia but also the continent’s rising role in fostering economic liberation, regional integration, and global aviation advancement.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-ranking executives and dignitaries, including Kuljit Gatta, Boeing’s President for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central Asia, as well as the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, according to the Ministry.