Overview
- Boeing and Ethiopian jointly announced the 787-9 purchase on January 20, confirming a deal finalized in December 2025 and without disclosing delivery timing.
- Ethiopian plans to use the additional Dreamliners to expand long-haul international service from Addis Ababa across its 145-destination network.
- The nine 787-9s follow a commitment for 11 737 MAX jets first revealed at the Dubai Airshow, bringing the latest Boeing additions to 20 aircraft.
- Ethiopian operates Africa’s largest 787 Dreamliner fleet as well as the continent’s largest Boeing fleet and backlog.
- Boeing states the 787 family reduces fuel use and emissions by 25% versus older types, a factor Ethiopian highlights in its fleet-modernization strategy.