First of four A350-1000
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France.
The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington DC, London, Paris and Frankfurt.
To date Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of 21 A350 Family aircraft. 14 additional A350 aircraft are set to join the airline’s fleet in the coming years, including eleven A350-900 and three additional A350-1000. The A350-1000 will provide great operational commonality with the A350-900 fleet, ensuring a seamless integration with shared pilots and mechanics and simplifying training and maintenance processes. (cj)