To keep pace with growing demand for the best of the aircraft, many airlines are in the process of adding and upgrading their fleet sizes with the best of the technologies. Keeping in view the same, Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, Africa’s largest airline group, has upsized four of its A350-900 in order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the A350-1000, becoming Africa’s first customer for the aircraft.
It is worth mentioning here that Ethiopian Airlines has already ordered 22 A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With the A350-1000 upsizing, Ethiopian Airlines’ backlog consists of four A350-1000s and two A350-900s.
Mesfin Tasew Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines said, “We are delighted over the upsizing of the A350-900 to the largest variant, A350-1000, that helps us stay ahead of the curve in technology. We are the technology leaders in the continent introducing the latest technology and fuel-efficient fleet into Africa. The A350-1000 is the best fit for our dense routes, and we believe that the upsizing will be instrumental in satisfying the increasing demand of customers in our vast global network across five continents. We will continue keeping ourselves abreast of aviation technology advancements to enhance our service and fulfill customers’ demand.”
Mesfin Tasew Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines
Mikail Houari, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East said “We are proud of our strong partnership with Ethiopian Airlines – the first airline in Africa to order and operate the A350-900. In another first, Ethiopian Airlines is once again leading the way in Africa’s aviation sector by introducing the A350-1000, the largest version of the world’s most efficient and technologically advanced passenger aircraft,”.
He added “The A350-900 has delivered extraordinary capability, fuel efficiency, and operational reliability of 99.5 percent together with unbeatable operational flexibility and efficiency, from short to ultra-long-range operations.”
The vital factor for passengers when choosing an airline consists of in-flight experience, it plays a critical role as well, the variety of in-flight entertainment, legroom, and display help shape positive customer expectations. Ethiopian has done enough R&D on this factor and has begun step by step upgradation. Soon, the sky will be seeing the best of the world class by Ethiopian airlines.
Mikail Houari, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East
It may be noted that the airbus A350’s clean-sheet design features state-of-the-art aerodynamics, a carbon fiber fuselage, and wings, plus the most fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency and sustainability for Ethiopian Airlines, with a 25% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions compared to previous generation twin-aisle aircraft.
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