Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase eight Boeing 777-9s as part of a deal that could see the Addis Ababa-based carrier take a further 12 aircraft. “Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets,” Boeing said on 5 March. “Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa.”The jets will enable Ethiopian to expand in “high-demand markets in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America”, Boeing adds. The new 777-9 agreement indicates continued close ties between Ethiopian and Boeing. The airline last year also ordered another 20 737 Max and 11 more 787s.
