“Ethiopian Airlines Expands Growth Strategy with New 737 MAX Order at Dubai Airshow“
Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened its position as Africa’s largest carrier with a new commitment to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX (B737-8) aircraft, signed during the Dubai Airshow.
The latest order will support the airline’s plan to expand both its regional and international route networks while bolstering operations at its Addis Ababa hub.
“We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing for additional 11 B737-8 airplanes today during the Dubai Airshow”, said Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew.
“The order will support our growth plans set as part of our vision and strategy. We are happy that our partnership with Boeing continues to grow, and we look forward to serving our customers with high-performance, comfortable airplanes for years to come”.
The airline continues to rely on the reliability, fuel efficiency, and extended range of the 737 MAX on routes across Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southern Europe markets where high frequency and fast turnarounds are essential.
Boeing praised the new agreement, noting that it reflects Ethiopian Airlines’ leadership on the continent.
“Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expand its 737 MAX fleet underscores its leadership in Africa”, Boeing Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, said.
“We are proud that our efficient and versatile airplanes will continue to play a pivotal role in their growth as they further connect Africa and the world”.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates the largest Boeing fleet in Africa and holds the continent’s biggest backlog of 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
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