Ethiopia’s Mega Airport Becomes US-China Battleground

Ethiopia’s Mega Airport Becomes US-China Battleground

Ethiopia’s planned $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport is becoming a focal point for growing US-China commercial competition in Africa. A clear trend has emerged: Chinese state-backed firms dominate the shortlist for construction contracts, while Washington is pushing for American involvement in aviation technology and equipment. Developed by Ethiopian Airlines about 40 kilometers southeast of Addis […]

Chinese firms dominate Ethiopia's Bishoftu airport shortlist

Chinese companies or joint ventures involving Chinese firms represent the majority of the total shortlisted positions for the construction of Ethiopia's forthcoming USD12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport. According to the shortlist, released by Ethiopian Airlines, Chinese companies represent the biggest single-country group by a significant margin. The shortlisted entities include: China Communications Construction Company; China Constr…