@addisstandardeng · Post #21141 · 01/21/2026, 08:56 AM
News: #Ethiopian Airlines confirms the purchase of nine #Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, partners with Bridgestone on airport safety Ethiopian Airlines Group has confirmed the purchase of nine Boeing 787-9 #Dreamliner aircraft while launching a collaboration with #Bridgestone Corporation to enhance airport safety at Addis Ababa #Bole International Airport. The airline said the newly ordered Boeing 787-9 jets, scheduled for delivery between 2031 and 2033, will support network expansion and strengthen international connectivity. This order follows Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO #Mesfin_Tasew said the order demonstrates the carrier’s strategy to modernize its fleet with advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft while improving customer service. Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, #Anbessie_Yitbarek, described the 787 Dreamliner family as a “game-changer” for connecting Africa with global markets. In parallel with its fleet expansion,... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54671