Ethiopian Airlines Eyes 26 Airbus Jets to Expand African and Long-Haul Reach

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 12

Ethiopian Airlines Group is in early talks with Airbus on a roughly 26-aircraft order, centered on regional and widebody jets for fleet expansion.
The carrier is considering about 20 A220s and half a dozen A350s, according to people familiar with the private discussions.
The mix would strengthen Ethiopian’s position on African routes with smaller regional aircraft while adding long-haul capacity through more A350 widebodies.
The potential deal underscores the state-owned airline’s push to deepen its foothold across the continent and beyond as Africa’s largest carrier grows.

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