Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines seal deal for 8 new 777-9 jetsFavoriteToday, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines unveiled a pact for the airline to acquire eight 777-9 passenger aircraft, with an option to purchase up to 12 more. Improving our operational performance and commitment to environmental sustainability, the 777-9 offers more flexibility, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew. The partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing extends beyond aircraft purchases, encompassing efforts to advance Ethiopia’s aerospace sector. This includes support for Ethiopian Airlines’ Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities, industrial development initiatives, training programs at the Ethiopian Aviation University, STEM education, and the provision of aerospace exhibits for the Ethiopian Museum of Science. “Ethiopian Airlines marks yet another first in our longstanding partnership by selecting the 777-9 to be the flagship of its growing fleet,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing.
