Ethiopian Airlines announced that it expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the 14th of August in Seattle,
Washington.
The airline is proud to be the first airline from Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East to take delivery of the Dreamliner and to be able to offer its passengers the unique flight experience offered by this aircraft.
Ethiopian is the only airline, other than Japan, to receive the new class of aircraft affirming its pioneer status in African aviation said Tewolde Gebremariam, Chief Executive of the airline.
The new aircraft is also a testament to the airline’s commitment to give its passengers the best travel experience with the best that the industry has to offer he said.After taking delivery, Ethiopian expects to fly the Dreamliner to Washington DC where it will be put on display. It is expected that the aircraft will be visited by various dignitaries including US Senators. Ambassadors, Congress Representatives, Executives of International Organizations as well as members of the Ethiopian community and the media, during the time it is on exhibition.
The Ethiopian Dreamliner will fly to Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa on the 16th of August. Ethiopian will host an event to commemorate the arrival of the aircraft in Addis Ababa and expects to announce the first destinations of the aircraft soon.
Source: Ethiopian Airlines Press Release
