Photo: © Boeing Leading global aerospace company Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest-developing global carriers and Africa's leading aviation group, announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets "as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order."
Photo: © BoeingEthiopian will rely on the 787-9 jets to further grow its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa while boosting cargo capacity amid the rising demand for long-haul travel options.
"Converting the options of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes into a firm order is truly a proud moment for us," explained Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew.
"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," he added.
Boeing Dreamliner. Photo: © BoeingThe airline currently operates Africa's largest 787 Dreamliner fleet, with 787-8 and 787-9 services on intercontinental routes connecting 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."
Boeing Dreamliner. Photo: © BoeingAnbessie Yitbarek, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa: "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."
787 Dreamliners are versatile and promote reduced fuel use, allowing Ethiopian Airlines "to efficiently transport passengers point-to-point across Africa while accommodating cargo in the belly of the airplane for high-demand trade lanes."