ETHIOPIAN RINGS IN NEW ERA WITH DELIVERY OF FIRST BOEING B737MAX
(Posted 02nd July 2018)
(Picture courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines)
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa earlier today announced that it has taken delivery of their first B737MAX. The B737 MAX 8 features the new Boeing sky interior and LED lighting that enhances the sense of spaciousness ultimately boosting customers’ experience. The environmentally friendly aircraft has a greatly reduced carbon emission and consumes 15% less fuel than the 737NG series.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, said “It is an immense honor for all of us at Ethiopian to reach this milestone a few days after we colorfully marked our 100 fleet milestone and the latest acquisition is an affirmation of our continuing pioneering role in African aviation and the successful implementation of our fast, profitable and sustainable growth plan, Vision 2025. Today, We are glad to include the B737 MAX 8, the latest in Boeing’s single aisle series, in our young and modern fleet family with an average age of less than 5 years. As a customer-centric airline with a high adaptability to emerging technologies, we have been pioneering Africa’s aviation with latest-technology fleet throughout our 72 years history. In line with our growth targets under Vision 2025, we will keep on investing in further expansion of our fleet an in acquiring the latest aircraft the industry has to offer.”
With this delivery of the new ultra-modern aircraft, Ethiopian’s fleet of Boeing airplanes grows to 73 jets, including the 787 Dreamliner, the B777, 737NG’s, the B757 and B767.
“Ethiopian Airlines continues to fly at the forefront of Africa’s commercial aviation industry by operating the most advanced airplanes,” said Marty Bentrott, Boeing Sales vice president for Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia & Africa before adding: ‘We are honored by Ethiopian’s continuing confidence in Boeing airplanes and we look forward to growing our five-decade long partnership‘.
