Ethiopian Airlines Converts 6 Boeing 787-9 Options into Firm Orders as Africa's Largest 787 Operator Expands Fleet

Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines has converted options on six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft into firm orders, fully exercising the commitments from its landmark 2023 order, as Africa's largest 787 operator continues to expand its widebody fleet for intercontinental growth from its Addis Ababa hub.

• The six 787-9 jets will be deployed to expand Ethiopian Airlines' intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise across Europe, Asia, North America, and intra-African routes.
• Ethiopian Airlines operates Africa's largest 787 Dreamliner fleet, flying both 787-8 and 787-9 variants on intercontinental and key intra-African routes spanning the continent.
• The airline currently reaches over 145 global destinations and operates more than 170 aircraft with an average fleet age of seven years.

Statements

• "Converting the options of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes into a firm order is truly a proud moment for us. The order shows Ethiopian Airlines' sustainable growth and preparation for further achievements. 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," said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines.
• "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, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, Boeing.

Source: Boeing