Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Ethiopian Airlines Resists Pressure to Cancel Flights to China Salem Solomon WASHINGTON -As international airlines have canceled flights to China amid fear over the coronavirus, Africa's largest air carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has refused to do so. Despite mounting pressure, Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said there is no proof that canceling flights would help contain the virus. He stressed the need for screening and cooperation with Chinese authorities. .