Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777X

Ethiopian Airlines has become the first airline in Africa to place an order for the Boeing 777X with a firm order for eight B777-9s and twelve options.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said; “We are pleased to continue setting the trend in African aviation by adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance our services and customer satisfaction. Improving our operational performance and commitment to environmental sustainability, the 777-9 offers more flexibility, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions,”

Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing said; “Ethiopian Airlines marks yet another first in our longstanding partnership by selecting the 777-9 to be the flagship of its growing fleet, building on a relationship that goes back 75 years, we deeply value the unwavering trust and confidence Ethiopian Airlines puts in our airplanes.”

The last aircraft order placed by Ethiopian Airlines was in November 2023 at the Dubai Airshow, where the airline placed orders for 88 aircraft, including options from Airbus and Boeing. Ethiopian Airlines releases heavily on Boeing with its current fleet consisting of the B737, B767, B777, and B787. The only aircraft from Airbus in their fleet is the widebody A350.