Ethiopian Airlines is all set to start thrice weekly flights to Chennai from July 2, 2022. The flights to Chennai operated using B737-8 aircraft, will join the vast Ethiopian network as a fourth destination in India after New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew said in a release, “I am excited that we are getting closer to our customers with our signature service and global connectivity options. We have been connecting Asia and Africa for 55 years now facilitating trade between the two continents. The addition of Chennai as a fourth passenger destination in India is a testimony of our resilience and unwavering commitment to serve our customers in India and the continent at large. We will continue to serve India with enhanced frequency and more destinations in the future.” Exports from India includes pharmaceutical products, fabrics, finished goods, petroleum goods, fruits/vegetables, heavy machinery for project cargo, spares, handicrafts etc.