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Ethiopian Airlines Places Order for Six Additional Airbus A350-900s

Airbus has today announced that Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft.


Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 Rendering - Courtesy Airbus
Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 Rendering - Courtesy Airbus

On Tuesday (November 18, 2025) from the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Airbus announced that Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900s.  This agreement was signed by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, and, Airbus’ EVP Sales - Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry.


In Tuesday’s announcement, Ethiopian Airlines Group’s CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, 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 to our passengers and strengthening our position as the aviation leader in Africa.”


Also commenting on the additional A350-900 order, Airbus’ EVP Sales - Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, 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 A350 is the most modern and efficient widebody aircraft in the 300-410 seat category, and offers a range of up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers).  The aircraft’s state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivers unrivaled standards of efficiency and comfort.  With new generation engines and lightweight materials, the aircraft offers a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.


Like all Airbus aircraft, the A350  can operate with up to 50 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  Airbus is targeting to have their aircraft up to 100 percent SAF capable by 2030.  As of October 31, 2025, the A350 Family had won over 1,400 orders from 64 customers worldwide.



Source: Airbus

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