Ethiopian Airlines will be the first African operator of A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it is modifying an order for a fourth Airbus A350-900 to the largest variant of the Family, the A350-1000, becoming the first operator in Africa of the aircraft.
The airline has already ordered 22 A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With this announcement, the order book to be delivered remains at four A350-1000 and two A350-900.
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“We are delighted with the size increase from the A350-900 to the larger variant, the A350-1000, which helps us stay at the forefront of technology. We are the technology leaders on the continent introducing the latest technology and fuel efficient fleet to Africa. The A350-1000 is the best fit for our dense routes, and we believe the expansion will be critical to meeting growing customer demand across our extensive global network on five continents,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, mesfin tasew
The A350-1000 will increase the capacity of the East African airline and add to its modern wide-body fleet.
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