Airlines Boeing delivers first B737 MAX to Ethiopian Airlines

The flag carrier of Ethiopia has taken delivery of the first of 30 ordered Boeing new generation single-aisle aircraft. The jets will be configured with 160 seats in business and economy class. Compared to its current B737-800 aircraft, the jet offers six seats (16 Business, 138 Economy).

"We are glad to include the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the latest in Boeing's single-aisle series, in our young and modern fleet of over 100 aircraft with an average age of less than five years," said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. "We are glad to include the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the latest in Boeing's single-aisle series, in our young and modern fleet of over 100 aircraft with an average age of less than five years," said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr.  As a customer-centric airline with a high adaptability to emerging technologies, Ethiopian has been pioneering latest-technology aircraft into Africa throughout its 72-year history. In line with the airline's growth targets under Vision 2025, we will keep on investing in further expansion of our fleet in acquiring the latest aircraft the industry has to offer."

With over 100 aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines is the largest carrier in Africa. The carrier operates one of the youngest long-haul fleets with Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner as well as B767 and B777.

The MAX 8 is the first developed variant of the new Boeing 737 program. It is designed to replace the B737-800. Its first commercial flight was operated by Malindo Air in May 2017.