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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Boeing has today announced that Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine 787-9 Dreamliners, and has also completed the purchase of 11 additional 737 MAX jets.


Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Boeing
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Boeing

On Tuesday (January 20, 2026), Boeing announced that Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine 787 Dreamliners as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.  The carrier will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow their route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations.  Ethiopian’s latest 787 purchase follows the airline’s commitment for 11 737 MAX jets announced at the Dubai Airshow.  Both orders were finalized in December 2025 and increases Ethiopian Airlines’ orderbook by a total of 20 fuel-efficient Boeing airplanes.


In Tuesday’s announcement, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mesfin Tasew, said,


“We are pleased to confirm the order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to further expand our existing fleet.   order underscores our continued commitment to enhancing our fleet with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, thereby further strengthening our customer service.  We will continue to acquire more aircraft and adopt the latest technologies as part of our strategic vision to advance sustainable aviation.”


Also commenting on the new 787 Dreamliner order, Boeing’s VP – Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, Anbessie Yitbarek, added,


“The 787 Dreamliner family has proven to be a game-changer for airlines around the world, and we are proud to support Ethiopian Airlines in their mission to connect Africa with the global community.  Together, we look forward to shaping the future of air travel with advanced, efficient and comfortable airplanes to serve their passengers.”


Ethiopian Airlines operates Africa’s largest 787 Dreamliner Family fleet, flying 787-8 and 787-9 jets on intercontinental routes from Addis Ababa to high-demand destinations across Europe, Asia and North America, as well as key intra-African routes.  The 787 Dreamliner reduces fuel use and emissions by 25 percent compared to the airplanes it replaces, enabling Ethiopian Airlines to transport passengers point-to-point across Africa while accommodating cargo in the belly of the airplane for high-demand trade lanes.


Since 2011, the 787 Dreamliner Family has helped airlines open more than 520 new nonstop routes between city pairs that were never previously served and has carried over one billion passengers.


 

Source: Boeing / PRNewswire

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