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Ethiopian Airlines deepens Boeing bet with nine new 787-9 Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines commercial flight. Photo by Bornil Amin @ Unsplash
Ethiopian Airlines commercial flight. Photo by Bornil Amin @ Unsplash
  • Order lifts Dreamliner fleet to 20 aircraft
  • Deliveries scheduled between 2031 and 2033

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIAEthiopian Airlines Group has ordered nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, extending its long-haul expansion strategy and reinforcing its global ambitions.

The new wide-body jets, scheduled for delivery between 2031 and 2033, will support route expansion, strengthen international connectivity and offer passengers more flexible travel options, the airline said.

  • Order lifts Dreamliner fleet to 20 aircraft
  • Deliveries scheduled between 2031 and 2033

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - Ethiopian Airlines Group has ordered nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, extending its long-haul expansion strategy and reinforcing its global ambitions.

The new wide-body jets, scheduled for delivery between 2031 and 2033, will support route expansion, strengthen international connectivity and offer passengers more flexible travel options, the airline said . . .

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