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Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of New Twin Otter Classic 300-G Aircraftย 

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Ethiopian Airlines has announced the delivery of the first of two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. The addition of the aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlinesโ€™ efforts to expand domestic connectivity and provide access to remote areas and tourism destinations across Ethiopia.ย 

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The Twin Otter Classic 300-G combines the legendary aircraftโ€™s proven short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance and greater payload capability with a modern Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck, new lightweight cabin seats, enhanced electricalย systems, and upgraded cockpit ergonomics. Its versatility delivers greater operational efficiency and mission flexibility while retaining the rugged capabilities required to operate reliably in remote and challenging environments.ย 

Titan Aircraft Investments and Ethiopian Airlines announce long-term dry lease agreement for three Boeing 767-300ER freighters

Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital Credit, has announced the placement of three Boeing 767-300ER converted freighters on long-term dry leases with Ethiopian Airlines Group.

Ethiopian Airlines is expected to take delivery of the first of these aircraft later this month, with the second delivery planned for later this year, and the third aircraft planned for 2023.

The addition of these three aircraft brings Titan Aircraft Investmentsโ€™ freighter fleet to 10 aircraft, five of which are Boeing 767 converted freighters.

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Ethiopian Airlines to fly to Amman

Ethiopian Airlines has announce that it has finalized all preparations to commence a passenger flight to Amman, Jordan as of September 19, 2022.

The thrice weekly flight will be operated as per the below schedule.

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Flight Frequency Number

Departure Departure Arrival Arrival Airport time Airport Time

Sub Fleet

ET 428 Mon, Wed, Sat

ADD 22:30 AMM 02:05

737

ET 429 Tue, Thu, Sun

AMM 03:05 ADD 06:44

737

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Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first Airbus A350-1000 customer in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, Africaโ€™s largest airline group, has upsized four of its Airbus A350-900 on order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the A350-1000, becoming Africaโ€™s first customer for the aircraft.

Ethiopian Airlines has already ordered 22 Airbus A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With the A350-1000 upsizing, Ethiopian Airlinesโ€™ backlog consists of four A350-1000s and two A350-900s.

The A350-1000 will increase the East African carrierโ€™s capacity and it will be an addition to its modern wide-body fleet. The airline will benefit from a flexible, high- value Family leveraging Airbusโ€™ unprecedented level of commonality and same type rating.

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Ethiopian Airlines orders two Dash 8-400 freighters

 

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group announced today that Ethiopian has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter โ€“ Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement.

Ethiopian to connect Washington with Lomรฉ, Togo

Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will commence thrice-weekly passenger service to Washington Dulles via Lomeฬ, Togo as of today, June 1, 2022.

The new flight increases the frequency of Ethiopian Airlinesโ€™ flights to Washington DC to 10 from the existing seven weekly flights it operates via Dublin. The new flight is operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft as per the below schedule.

Currently, Ethiopian is operating flights to Chicago and two airports in New York in addition to its services to Washington DC.

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Ethiopian Airlines to commence flights to Chennai, India

Ethiopian Airlines is set to start thrice-weekly operations to Chennai, India as on July 2, 2022.

Chennai will join the vast Ethiopian network as a fourth destination in India after New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Ethiopian started its service to India with a debut flight to New Delhi in 1966, just 20 years after the airline was founded.

Ethiopian pioneered the air transport linkage between Africa and India. Recently, Ethiopian marked its 50th year anniversary of uninterrupted service to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.

The flights to Chennai will be operated using Boeing 737-8 aircraft as per the below schedule.

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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Bengaluru, India

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-860 WL ET-AQO (msn 40968) IAD (Brian McDonough). Image: 927617.

Ethiopian Airlines resumed thrice weekly passenger flights to Bengaluru, India as of March 27, 2022.

 

The airline announced the recommencement of flights after it halted operations for two years due to the pandemic.

Ethiopian operated its first flight services to Bengaluru in October 2019.

The nonstop service between Bengaluru and Addis Ababa is being carried out using Boeing 737-800 aircraft as per the below schedule.

The capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, Bengaluru is dubbed โ€˜Silicon Valley of Indiaโ€™ and serves as the center of technology and innovation.

Top Copyright Photo: Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-860 WL ET-AQO (msn 40968) IAD (Brian McDonough). Image: 927617.

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Ethiopian signs MOU for five Boeing 777-8F freighters

Boeing and its longstanding customer Ethiopian Airlines have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest, most capable and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter.

The MoU to order the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global cargo demand from its hub in Addis Ababa and position the carrier for long-term sustainable growth.

Boeing launched the new 777-8 Freighter in January and has already booked 34 firm orders for the model, which features the advanced technology from the new 777X family and proven performance of the market-leading 777 Freighter. With payload capacity nearly identical to the 747-400 Freighter and a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency, emissions and operating costs, the 777-8 Freighter will enable a more sustainable and profitable business for operators.

Ethiopian Airlines currently operates nine 777 Freighters, connecting Africa with more than 40 cargo centers throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Americas. The carrier’s fleet also includes three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters and a combined commercial fleet of more than 80 Boeing jets including 737s, 767s, 787s and 777s.

Ethiopian Airlines to fly 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash

Above Copyright Photo: Joe G. Walker.

From Reuters:

“Ethiopian Airlines is due to resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX plane on Tuesday, but opinions are divided on the airline’s first flight using the model since a crash nearly three years ago forced regulators to ground the fleet globally.”

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