Traditional Boeing customer, Ethiopian Airlines is also expected to be the operator of the 777-9, its new and largest twin-engine widebody. The African carrier reached an agreement to receive eight jets in addition to 12 purchase options. In addition to first-generation 787 and 777 models, Ethiopian also flies the Airbus A350, a rival to the 777X. “Improving our operational performance and commitment to environmental sustainability, the 777-9 offers more flexibility, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew. Ethiopian currently has 20 777 jets, ten of them freighters.
