Airbus has today announced that Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000. The long-range widebody aircraft will allow the carrier to enhance their premium service to key destinations such as Washington D.C. London, Paris and Frankfurt.
On Tuesday (November 5, 2024), Airbus announced that Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of their first Airbus A350-1000. This is a first of its kind to be operated by an African airline, and will allow Ethiopian Airlines to enhance their premium service to key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of 21 Airbus A350 Family aircraft, and will add 14 more in the coming years, including 11 A350-1000s and three more A350-900s. The new A350-1000 provides great operational commonality with the carrier’s A350-900 fleet, offering seamless training and maintenance process integration.
With 395 seats, Ethiopian’s new A350-1000 will increase passenger capacity, while providing an enhanced guest experience with the largest Business Class cabin in the carrier’s fleet. Ethiopian Airlines will also introduce Airbus’ new HBCplus satcom connectivity solution, which offers seamless high-speed gate-to-gate connectivity. The aircraft’s unique and quiet Airspace cabin features a 50 percent smaller noise footprint compared to pervious generation twin-aisle aircraft.
With new generation engines and the use of lightweight materials, The A350 is one of the world’s most fuel efficient large widebody aircraft. Like all Airbus aircraft, the A350 can currently run on 50 percent SAF, and Airbus has targeted to have all their aircraft 100 percent SAF capable by 2030.
As of September 30, 2024, a total of 1,340 Airbus A350 Family aircraft had been ordered by 60 customers worldwide, making it the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
Source: Airbus
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