Ethiopian Airlines Becomes Airbus Customer with A350 XWB Order

Ethiopian Airlines, one of the largest and fastest growing airlines in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 12 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer.

The airline has selected the A350-900, and will operate the aircraft from their hub in Addis Ababa, linking Africa with Europe, the US and Asia.

"The A350-900, with its high levels of passenger comfort combined with unbeatable economics perfectly fits our future fleet requirements," said Mr Girma Wake, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. "The A350- 900 will bring increased capacity and range to our rapidly expanding network."

The A350 XWB Family is Airbus' response to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and widespread market demand for a series of highly efficient medium-capacity long-range wide-body aircraft.

With a range of up to 8,300 nm / 15,400 km, it is available in three basic passenger versions.

Powered by two new generation Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 XWB Family is designed to confront the challenges of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations, and environmental constraints.

Firm orders for the A350 XWB currently stand at 493 from 31 customers worldwide.

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