Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Boeing, for purchasing the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes and expanding the widebody Fleet with up to 20 Boeing 777X Jets.
Details of the MOU state that the commitment includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger aeroplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets by Africa’s largest airline.
Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of the 777X positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its landmark 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX aeroplanes in growing its modern fleet.
Regarding the signing of the MoU Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are pleased to continue setting the trend in African aviation for 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, and reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions.