Flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines is set to receive two more Dash 8-400 aircraft from manufacturer De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. The deliveries mark a milestone for the airline as it includes its 30th Dash 8-400 aircraft, designated as MSN 4617. “The Dash 8-400 aircraft continues to provide the operational flexibility, exceptional performance capability, capacity and passenger comfort we need. “Most importantly, the Dash 8-400 aircraft supports the cost leadership strategy we rely on in our market – particularly in these unprecedented times during the Covid-19 pandemic.”Ethiopian took delivery of its first Dash 8-400 aircraft in March 2010. In Africa, there are over 90 Dash 8-400 planes out of a fleet of more than 155 Dash 8 Series aircraft.

Source: Ethiopian News October 26, 2020 11:48 UTC