Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest A350 customer, solidified its commitment to Airbus with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional A350-900s and six purchase rights at the Dubai Airshow.
With a current fleet of 20 A350-900s, this move brings the airline’s total order book for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s.
The CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed excitement about expanding the fleet, highlighting the A350’s passenger-friendly features.
Airbus’ Chief Commercial Officer, Christian Scherer, praised Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic use of the A350 for long-haul travel and celebrated the strengthened partnership with the addition of these advanced aircraft, known for their modern design, efficiency, and environmental advantages.
