Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its 20th B787 Dreamliner which it dubbed "Niagara Falls" on Thursday, October 2, 2014.

According to the press release by the Airline, it has chosen the B787 as its core fleet on its mid and long range routes such as Johannesburg, Lagos, Abuja and Harare in Africa; London, Paris and Frankfurt in Europe; Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Seoul in Asia; Washington D.C., Toronto and Brazil in the Americas.

Commenting on the occasion, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, noted; "We have chosen the 787 as our core fleet on our mid and long range routes as part of our commitment to our esteemed customers to give them the best possible travel experience. Today, Ethiopian has the youngest fleet in Africa with an average age of 7 years and in line with our long term, fast, profitable and sustainable growth strategy, Vision 2025, we plan to phase-in new and modern aircraft such as the B787s, B777s, A-350 and the B-737-8 MAX to support our fast expanding global network"

Out of the flights Ethiopian makes using the Dereamliner, treks to Toronto and Washington D.C. are recorded as the longest non-stop routes.

The Dreamliner, according to the press release, ideal for mid and long range travel possessing unique features such as enabling the airline to reduce its carbon footprint with up to 20 percent less fuel consumption than similar aircraft in activity.

Ethiopian Airlines was the first airline, next to Japan, to take delivery and operate the Dreamliner in August 2012.

Source: Ethiopian Airlines Press Release