Ethiopian Airlines will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. Both orders were finalized in December 2025 and boosts Ethiopian Airlines' order book by a total of 20 fuel-efficient Boeing airplanes. Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announce today the carrier’s order of nine 787 Dreamliner airplanes to meet demand for long-haul travel. "We are pleased to confirm the order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to further expand our existing fleet. Ethiopian Airlines operates the largest Boeing airplane fleet in Africa and has the continent's largest backlog of 737 MAXs, 777X and 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

Source: Ethiopian News January 20, 2026 12:10 UTC