Ethiopian Airlines says houses provided for farmers displaced by Bishoftu airport project as some residents report lack of compensation
- Ref
- OHRM-2026-0130
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Shewa
Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has built and handed over standard housing in Bishoftu to farmers displaced by the construction of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, while some affected residents continue to report lack of compensation and adequate resettlement support. Speaking at a press briefing 10 February 2026 presenting the airline group’s six-month performance report, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said farmers whose land was taken for the project “have already moved into their new houses.”
Source: Addis Standard, "Ethiopian Airlines says houses provided for farmers displaced by Bishoftu airport project as some residents report lack of compensation", published 2026-02-12. https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-airlines-says-houses-provided-for-farmers-displaced-by-bishoftu-airport-project-as-some-residents-report-lack-of-compensation/