Ethiopian Reaches Order Agreement for up to 67 Boeing Aircraft – Airways | Airlines

DUBAI — Ethiopian Airlines (ET), the national carrier of Ethiopia, has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes from Boeing. The agreement also includes an opportunity for ET to order an additional 15 787 Dreamliners and 21 737 MAX airplanes in the future.

The Ethiopian flag carrier has chosen the Boeing 787-9 variant of the Dreamliner family, which offers a 25% reduction in fuel use and emissions compared to the airplanes it replaces. Additionally, the airline is adding the Boeing 737-8 model, which provides a 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions and creates a 50% smaller noise footprint. Both aircraft families offer improved environmental performance and passenger comfort.

The Boeing 787-9 can carry up to 296 passengers and has a range of 14,010 km (7,565 nautical miles). It also has substantial cargo capacity. The 737-8, on the other hand, can carry up to 210 passengers depending on the configuration and has a range of up to 6,480 km (3,500 nautical miles).

The ET order is the third one for the American planemaker on Day 2 of DAS2023 and represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing aircraft in African history.

Dreamliner Cabin Retrofit Agreement

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In addition to the aircraft order, Boeing and ET have agreed to collaborate on cabin modification services for the airline’s existing 787 Dreamliners

The retrofits will enhance the passenger experience with advanced in-flight entertainment and new seats in all cabins, including lie-flat business-class seats from Boeing’s joint venture, Adient Aerospace.

Comments from Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing Officials

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Ethiopian Airlines’ CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating that it will enable…

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