Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have signed an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets.
Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its landmark 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes to modernize and grow its fleet.
Speaking on the agreement, the Ethiopian Airlines, Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “We are pleased to continue setting the trend in African aviation by adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance our services and customer satisfaction. Improving our operational performance and commitment to environmental sustainability, the 777-9 offers more flexibility, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
“We are grateful to Boeing for their long-standing partnership and support, and we eagerly anticipate flying the 777-9 across the African skies and beyond.” On his part, Boeing Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, said: “Ethiopian Airlines marks yet another first in our longstanding partnership by selecting the B777-9 to be the flagship of its growing fleet. Building on a relationship that goes back 75 years, we deeply value the unwavering trust and confidence Ethiopian Airlines puts in our airplanes.”
