The Monitor (Kampala, Uganda) reported that 61-year old Ethiopian Airlines (ET) started its operations in Uganda 40 years ago. The airline began its business with four destinations and now flies to y used to fly to four destinations but now flies to 44 destinations worldwide.

A celebration was held in honor of their 40^th anniversary in Uganda with a big do at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.   The area manager of ET, Ms Regassa Ermejachew said, "According to the comments from customers, ET has tremendously improved and we promise to get better."  President Museveni, through appointed staff, congratulated Ethiopian Airlines for its continuous services to Uganda even through the dreadful times of the 60s and 70s governments.