Ethiopian Airlines confirms latest phase in its fleet expansion – an order for more Boeing 787s

Leading African carrier Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it has ordered nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody airliners. These aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2033. Ethiopian already has the largest Dreamliner fleet in Africa, and operates both the 787-8 and 787-9 models. “We are pleased to confirm the order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to further expand our existing fleet,” affirmed Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew. “This order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening our customer service. We will continue to acquire more aircraft and adopt the latest technologies as part of our strategic vision to advance sustainable aviation.”