Ethiopian Airlines has reinforced its status as Africa’s largest operator of the Airbus A350 with a new order for six additional A350-900 aircraft, marking another bold step in the airline’s long-term fleet expansion strategy.
According to a statement by the airline, this agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines said: “We are delighted to expand our Airbus fleet size with this order and strengthen our partnership with the Airbus company. As the continent’s leading airline and the largest operator of the A350, this milestone order further supports our vision to grow sustainably while providing a world-class travel experience and strengthening our position as the aviation leader in Africa.”
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Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business said: “We are proud to further deepen our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, a long-standing Airbus customer and a benchmark for aviation excellence in Africa. The A350’s state-of-the-art technology, efficiency and versatility will bring even greater value to Ethiopian’s operations.”
The Airbus A350-900 brings 25% lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft and is recognized for its quiet cabin, advanced aerodynamics, and state-of-the-art passenger comfort features. The new order underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ long-term strategy to modernize and expand its fleet with technologically advanced, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly aircraft.
