Ethiopian Airlines confirmed a firm order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on April 20, in Washington, finalizing options from its 2023 commitment.
The airline intends to deploy the additional 787-9s to boost intercontinental routes from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity in response to growing demand for long-haul travel. "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 Mesfin Tasew.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates Africa's largest Dreamliner fleet, comprising 20 787-8 and 10 787-9 aircraft, serving routes across Europe, Asia, North America, and intra-African destinations. Last year, the carrier had placed a firm order for nine 787s.
"By growing our fleet size with ultra-modern airplanes such as the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, we are further maintaining operational excellence and passengers' comfort," Mesfin Tasew added.
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"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.
Ethiopian Airlines Group serves over 145 global destinations with a fleet of more than 170 aircraft and an average fleet age of seven years.
