Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines to Enhance Widebody Fleet with Acquisition of 20 Boeing 777X Jets

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing today announced that they have reached an agreement for the East African airline to buy eight 777-9 passenger aircraft, with the possibility of purchasing up to 12 more.

In addition to building on its historic 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX aircraft to modernise and expand its fleet, ethiopian airlines has chosen to acquire 777-9 aircraft, making it the first 777X customer in Africa.

The 777-9, which is based on the 777 and incorporates cutting-edge technologies from the 787 Dreamliner family, has new carbon-fiber composite wings and engines, allowing it to outperform rival aircraft by 10% in terms of operational costs and fuel economy. In order to access high-demand markets in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, Ethiopian Airlines wants to expand and refresh its fleet in terms of size, range, and passenger and cargo capacity. The 777-9 will help these efforts.

More than half of Ethiopian Airlines’ current fleet consists of boeing airplanes, which includes 15 737 MAX jets, 20 777s, three 767s, 29 787 Dreamliners, and 27 Next-Generation 737s. Ethiopian Airlines and boeing are still looking for ways to grow the nation’s aerospace industry.

Some of these include providing support for MRO capabilities, industrial development, STEM education, training at the Ethiopian Aviation University, and supplying aerospace exhibits for the Ethiopian Museum of Science.

According to boeing planes Commercial Market Outlook, air traffic in Africa is expected to expand at an annual pace of more than 7% through 2042, making it the third-highest growing area globally and above the global average of about 6%. With a range of 13,510 km (7,295 nautical miles), the 777-9 allows flights from Addis Ababa to as far as Seattle in the United States, giving expanded features for passengers and expansion potential for airlines.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”