Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline by fleet size and network, has announced an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, further expanding its widebody operations and reinforcing its leadership in long-haul connectivity across Africa and internationally.

• The new Dreamliner order follows Ethiopian Airlines’ recent commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, finalised in December 2025, bringing the total number of new Boeing aircraft ordered to 20.

• The additional 787-9 jets will support network growth across 145 international destinations, with a focus on intercontinental routes from Addis Ababa to Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as intra-African services.

• Ethiopian Airlines already operates Africa’s largest Dreamliner fleet, comprising both 787-8 and 787-9 variants.

Statements

• “We are pleased to confirm the order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to further expand our existing fleet. This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening our customer service,” said Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO.

• “The 787 Dreamliner family has proven to be a game-changer for airlines around the world, and we are proud to support Ethiopian Airlines in their mission to connect Africa with the global community,” said Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa.

Source: Boeing
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