The United States is pushing to secure a significant role for American industry in Ethiopia’s $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, a four‑runway development intended to anchor the country’s long‑term aviation expansion. U.S. Commercial InterestWashington has intensified commercial engagement with Ethiopian authorities and Ethiopian Airlines, with U.S. officials pushing to secure strong American corporate participation in the Bishoftu project. Located about 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, the facility is intended to support the growth of the flag carrier. Ethiopian Airlines has outlined four core work packages: main terminal facilities, support facilities, airfield and infrastructure works, and offsite transport links. Ethiopian Airlines will fund between 20% to 30% of the cost, leaving roughly $8.7 billion to be raised internationally.