Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Six New A350-900s, Expanding Its Leadership in Africa.Addis Ababa,18 November 2025 (ABN)Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its status as the continent’s leading A350 operator.The agreement was officially signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales for Commercial Aircraft.Mr. Mesfin Tasew expressed the airline’s continued commitment to excellence, saying:“We are delighted to expand our Airbus fleet with this order and further strengthen our partnership with Airbus. As Africa’s leading airline and the largest A350 operator on the continent, this milestone supports our vision to grow sustainably, enhance passenger experience, and secure our position as Africa’s aviation leader.”Benoît de Saint-Exupéry highlighted the long-standing partnership, stating:“We are proud to deepen our collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, a flagship Airbus customer and a benchmark for African aviation excellence. The A350’s modern technology and efficiency will bring even greater value to Ethiopian’s operations.”The Airbus A350-900 delivers up to 25% lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft, while offering a quieter cabin, advanced aerodynamics, and state-of-the-art passenger comfort.This new order firmly aligns with Ethiopian Airlines’ long-term strategy to modernize and expand its fleet with fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced aircraft strengthening its leadership in African aviation.Ethiopian Airlines