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Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Deal to Buy Eight 777-9 Aircraft to Expand Fleet, Boeing Says
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Deal to Buy Eight 777-9 Aircraft to Expand Fleet, Boeing Says
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Ethiopian Airlines has made a deal with Boeing to buy eight new 777-9 passenger airliners, the first sale of the aircraft to any African nation, the US aerospace company announced in a press release.The sale follows Ethiopian Airlines' previous purchase of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX aircraft in 2023 to modernize and grow its fleet, the release said.Based on the 777 and with advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner group of aircraft, the 777-9 includes new carbon-fiber composite wings and engines to enable the airplane to achieve 10% better fuel efficiency and operating costs than its rivals, according to the release.
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Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Deal to Buy Eight 777-9 Aircraft to Expand Fleet, Boeing Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - In 2023, Ethiopian Airlines was named "Africa's Leading Airline" at the World Travel Awards held in the United Arab Emirates for the regions of Africa and Indian Ocean.
Ethiopian Airlines has made a deal with Boeing to buy eight new 777-9 passenger airliners, the first sale of the aircraft to any African nation, the
US aerospace company announced in a press release.
"Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets," the release said on Tuesday.
The sale follows Ethiopian Airlines' previous purchase of 11
Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX aircraft in 2023 to modernize and grow its fleet, the release said.
"The 777-9 will support Ethiopian Airlines' plans to grow and renew its fleet in size, range and passenger and cargo capacity to reach high-demand markets in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America," the release added.
Based on the 777 and with advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner group of aircraft, the 777-9 includes new carbon-fiber composite wings and engines to enable the airplane to achieve 10% better fuel efficiency and operating costs than its rivals, according to the release.
