Ethiopian Airlines

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ethiopian-airlines

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ethiopian Airlines built?December 21, 1945
2. What is the category?Airline
3. What is the commenced operations?April 8, 1946
4. What is Ethiopian Airlines and why is it special?Ethiopian Airlines is the flag carrier of Ethiopia and the biggest airline in Africa. It connects many places in Africa and around the world, helping people travel and trade.
5. When did Ethiopian Airlines start flying?It was founded on December 21, 1945 and began flying on April 8, 1946.

Flag Carrier: The principal airline representing a nation, often with significant government ownership or support.
Hub-and-Spoke Model: An airline network strategy where flights connect through central hubs to various destinations.
Fleet Modernization: The ongoing process of updating an airline's aircraft to newer, more efficient models.
Sovereign Wealth Fund: A state-owned investment fund comprising revenues from commodity sales or foreign exchange reserves.