# 366. The Bishoftu Airport Project. The start of Africa's connectivity revolution? With Miretab Tesfaye, Aviation Consultant

An episode of [AviaDev Insight Africa](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1376393751), 20 Feb 2026, 31 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/aviadevinsight/riverside_bishoftu___feb_20_2026_002_aviadev_studio.mp3?dest-id=704471

In this episode of AviaDev Insight Africa, Jon Howell speaks with aviation consultant Miretab Tesfaye about the ambitious Bishoftu Airport project in Ethiopia. They discuss the airport's projected capacity, the strategic advantages and opportunities for Ethiopian Airlines, and the challenges it faces in a competitive Global aviation market. CONNECT WITH MIRETAB Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bishoftu Airport Project 05:03 Miretab's Journey and Experience 09:25 Overview of Bishoftu Airport Details 16:17 Ethiopian Airlines' Competitive Advantage 22:58 Challenges and Opportunities for Ethiopian Airlines 29:51 Future of Bishoftu Airport and Its Impact

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