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Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreement to Order 11 More Boeing 737-8 MAX Airplanes

Boeing has today announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to order 11 additional 737-8 MAX airplanes, enabling them to grow their regional and international networks.


Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX - Courtesy Boeing
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX - Courtesy Boeing

On Monday (November 17, 2025), from day one at the Dubai Airshow 2025, Boeing announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to order 11 additional 737-8 MAX jets. Ethiopian has the largest order backlog of Boeing airplanes in Africa, and the additional 737-8s will allow the carrier to expand their regional and international networks, while expanding their Addis Ababa hub.  Ethiopian Airlines leverages the reliability, efficiency and range of their 737 MAX fleet on routes across Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southern Europe, where quick turnarounds and frequency are essential to meet passenger demand.


In Monday’s announcement, Ethiopian Airlines’ CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said,


“We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing for additional 11 737-8 airplanes today during Dubai Airshow.  The order will support our growth plans that we have set as part of our vision and strategy.  We are happy that our partnership with Boeing continues to grow over the years and we look forward to flying Boeing airplanes for years to come and that we will continue to serve our customers by bringing them high performance airplanes with passenger comfort.”


Also commenting on the new order commitment, Boeing; SVP – Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, said,


“Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expand its 737 MAX fleet underscores its leadership in Africa.  Our new agreement also strengthens our nearly 80-year partnership with the airline and region.  We are proud that our efficient and versatile airplanes will continue to play a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines' growth as they further connect the African continent and the world.”


Boeing (NYSE: BA) is a leading supplier of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, as well as global services.  The aerospace giant tops the list of the largest U.S. exporters, providing a significant positive impact to America’s annual GDP.  Boeing supports government and commercial customers in over 150 countries and employs more than 150,000 team members worldwide.  As Boeing continues to deliver for customers, they are committed to their legacy of aerospace leadership in technology and innovation and living the company’s core values of safety, quality, and integrity.



Source: Boeing/PRNewswire

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