Ethiopia first African carrier to order long-range Boeing

Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order for five Boeing 777-200LRs, making it the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777-200LR model. Ethiopia was also the first African carrier to order the 787 Dreamliner, ordering 10 in 2005.

According to the announcement made yesterday, the order is valued at $1.3 billion based on list price, with the General Electric GE90-115 engines powering the 777-200LR.

 

Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the carrier is investing in the additional airplanes to expand its fleet and broaden its network. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 777-200LR to fly to new long-haul nonstop markets such as Washington, D.C. and Beijing, the announcement said.

 

"The 777-200LR is the only airplane in the world that offers the range and efficiency Ethiopian needs to serve long-haul markets and further position Addis Ababa as a strategic hub for East Africa," said Ihssane Mounir, vice president of Sales for Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean.

 

 

Ethiopian Airlines is currently an all-Boeing operator. With the exception of the 747, it has operated every heritage Boeing commercial airplane since the 707.

 

Source: AHU – David A-O

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