Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the biggest carrier in Africa, welcomed Africa’s first, Ethiopian Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in the early hours of this afternoon at Bole International Airport. The welcoming ceremony was attended by high-level Ethiopian government officials and members of Ethiopian Airlines.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopian received the A350-1000 passenger plane in Africa named ‘Ethiopia: Land of Origins’ from Airbus company in a ceremony held in Toulouse, France, on Monday. The delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 is now considered a historical move for Ethiopian Airlines.
It is also a step that signifies both the airline’s growth trajectory and its commitment to operating one of the most modern fleets on the continent. This aircraft will join Ethiopian’s growing fleet of Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners, both known for fuel efficiency and long-haul capabilities.
The A350-1000 variant, a larger and more powerful version of the A350 family, can accommoda
te up to 395 passengers across business and economy classes, with a more extensive business section than Ethiopian’s existing widebody configurations. This makes Ethiopian Airlines not only the largest fleet owner in Africa but also a facility with a huge airport.