Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the two companies announced on Tuesday.
The order was finalized in December at the same time as a separate, previously announced commitment for 11 737 MAX jets.
The new 787s will be used to support and grow Ethiopian’s international network, the carrier said.
“This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening our customer service,” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said in a news release. “We will continue to acquire more aircraft and adopt the latest technologies as part of our strategic vision to advance sustainable aviation.”
Ethiopian Airlines is already the largest operator of the 787 in Africa. It operates the 787-8 and 787-9 on intercontinental routes from Addis Ababa to destinations in North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as on some routes within Africa.
The carrier now has a total of 20 787-9s on order with Boeing.
