Zaha Hadid Architects Begins Construction on Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia
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Lizzie Crook
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Summary
Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction on Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, located 40 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. The project is being described as 'the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history' and aims to become Africa's global aviation hub. The airport represents a major infrastructure development for Ethiopia and the continent.
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Named Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), the terminal is being built 40 kilometres south of the capital Addis Ababa and is hoped to become Africa's global aviation hub.
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