| Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 series |
Ethiopian Airlines has said that it is committed to acquiring 11 more Airbus A350-900s and has solidifying the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow today, November 15, 2023.
The latest development brings the total number of Airbus A350 aircraft ordered to 33, which comprises of both A350-900s and A350-1000s.
This commitment, in addition to the existing fleet of 20 A350-900s, positions the airline as the largest A350 customer in Africa.
The Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew, said in a press statement said, “We are excited to place this commitment for 11 Airbus A350-900s. As a customer focused airline, we are particularly excited for this fleet as it offers extra comfort to passengers with its features like the quietest cabin in its class and ambient lighting. We are keen to expand our fleet size, acquiring the latest technology aircraft to offer a convenient and memorable onboard experience to our esteemed passengers.”
On his part, Airbus’s Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Christian Scherer, praised Ethiopian Airlines for effectively utilising the Airbus A350’s advantages in long-haul travel, particularly in leveraging Ethiopia’s strategic geographic position for rapid connections between China and Latin America. Scherer expressed delight in bolstering the airlines’ fleet, emphasising the continuation of their strong partnership.
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