The aicraft orders by Ethiopian Airlines at the Dubai Airshow gives a glimpse of the carrier’s growth plans, anchored around a two-pronged strategy to consolidate its position as Africa’s biggest airline. Ethiopian and Boeing made news Tuesday, when they announced an agreement for the purchase of 67 aircraft, comprising 36 firm orders and 41 options across the 737 and 787 families. Although details such as price, engine selection and finance structure are yet to be revealed, the orders represent both replacement and growth aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines CEOIts current fleet of 144 aircraft is made up of 32 Bombardier Q400s, 29 Boeing B787s, 19 B777s, 43 B737s, one B767 and 20 Airbus A350s. Two A350s and 10 Boeing aircraft joined the fleet during the year.

Source: Ethiopian News November 19, 2023 08:28 UTC