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Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Order For 20 Regional And Narrowbody Jets

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Ethiopian Airlines is actively seeking to place a significant order for at least 20 regional or small narrowbody jets to rejuvenate its domestic fleet and meet growing demand for air travel within Ethiopia and surrounding regions. The airline is considering models such as the Embraer E2, the Airbus A220, and the Boeing B737-7 as potential candidates for this purchase, reflecting its strategic…

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Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery Of B777F

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Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened its cargo operations with the delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, bearing serial number 68141, and powered by GE90-110B1 engines. The addition aligns with the airline’s broader strategy to expand its global cargo network and maintain its position as Africa’s leading cargo carrier.

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Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.

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Boeing Reaches DOJ Agreement Over B737 MAX Fraud Case

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Boeing has reached a tentative non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), aiming to resolve a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal B737 MAX crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The proposed agreement would prevent a 23 June 2025 trial, avoiding prolonged legal exposure for the aerospace giant.

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Boeing Settles Lawsuits Over 2019 Ethiopian B737 MAX Crash

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Boeing has reached a settlement in two lawsuits stemming from the fatal Ethiopian Airlines B737 MAX crash in 2019, resolving the cases just days before a high-profile civil trial was set to begin. The legal action was part of broader litigation brought by families of the 157 victims who lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred near Addis Ababa shortly…

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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Private Charter Service

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Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially launched its new private charter plane service, marked by the delivery of a Boeing B737-800 BBJ, serial number 37663, powered by CFM International CFM56-7B27 engines. This strategic addition significantly enhances the airline’s premium and charter service capabilities.

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Ethiopian Airlines Signs $1.2 Billion MOU with African Development Bank for Bishoftu International Airport

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Ethiopian Airlines has taken a significant step in expanding Ethiopia’s aviation infrastructure, signing a $1.2 billion memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Development Bank to collaborate on the development of the $7.8 billion Bishoftu International Airport project.

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Altavair Partners with Boeing and Marathon Asset Management to Deliver Boeing 777-300ER to Ethiopian Airlines

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Altavair, a leading global aviation asset manager, has announced the successful delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER to Ethiopian Airlines, achieved through a strategic partnership with Boeing and Marathon Asset Management. In this transaction, Altavair served as the arranger, structurer, and servicer, while Marathon Asset Management provided the capital, and Ethiopian Airlines took on the role…