Ethiopian Airlines to add six more Boeing 787 to its fleet
Ethiopian Airlines decided to convert options of six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes into firm orders.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing announce the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.
“Converting the options of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes into a firm order is truly a proud moment for us,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew. “The order shows Ethiopian Airlines’ sustainable growth and preparation for further achievements. Growing our fleet size with ultra-modern airplanes such as the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, we are further maintaining operational excellence and passengers’ comfort.”
Ethiopian Airlines operates Africa’s largest 787 Dreamliner fleet, flying its 787-8 and 787-9 jets on intercontinental routes from Addis Ababa to high-demand destinations across Europe, Asia and North America as well as key intra-African routes spanning the world’s second-largest continent.
“We’re proud that Ethiopian Airlines continues to look to the 787 Dreamliner to serve as the backbone of their fleet as they grow and modernize their operations, open new routes and comfortably serve more passengers,” said Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa.
The 787 Dreamliner’s versatility and reduced fuel use enable Ethiopian Airlines to efficiently transport passenger’s point-to-point across Africa while accommodating cargo in the belly of the airplane for high-demand trade lanes. The aircraft has a capacity of 315 seats in a two-class layout, including 30 seats in business class.
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