Ethiopian Airlines to Order 25 Regional Jets Soon
Africa's largest carrier expects to select between the Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and Boeing 737 MAX 7 within three months to expand its domestic and regional network. CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele noted the airline is managing high fuel costs linked to regional conflicts while stabilizing its fuel supply.
Ethiopian Airlines will decide on an order for 25 regional jets within three months to expand its local and neighboring networks. Africa’s largest carrier is evaluating the Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and the Boeing 737 MAX 7 for its 147-aircraft fleet. The expansion targets domestic growth as the airline navigates rising operational costs.
### Regional Fleet Expansion Strategy CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele confirmed the timeline during an industry gathering in Brazil on Saturday. The selection process includes the Boeing 737 MAX 7, which Bekele expects the United States Federal Aviation Administration to certify this year. While the CEO noted some remaining issues regarding the decision, he did not specify the nature of these hurdles.
