Ethiopian Airlines on Friday 10th January introduced a 400 seater aircraft on the Entebbe route.
The aircraft was excitedly received in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport with a water salute.
According to the Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Bethelehem Fisseha, the aircraft will offer approximately 14% more seating capacity than the A350-900, boosting Ethiopian’s operational capability on routes where demand consistently outpaces seat availability, such as London-Addis Ababa, which currently has load factors over 90%.
In addition, she noted that it is the first of Africa’s kind to Uganda with the capacity of 364 passengers in the economy class, 44 passengers in business class, and 35 tones of cargo.
“Beyond passenger capacity, the A350-1000 is also more fuel-efficient, aligning well with Ethiopian’s expansion plans and sustainability goals. Its extended range and performance features make it ideal for flights originating from high-altitude hubs like Addis Ababa, though achieving full nonstop routes to North American cities may still be limited under existing airport conditions,” Fisseha said.
The delivery marks a pivotal milestone in Ethiopian’s ambitious expansion strategy, showcasing its commitment to providing state-of-the-art services to Africa and connecting it with the rest of the world through a competitive network.
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is one of the fastest growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy eight years of successful operations, the airline has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consist of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Q400.
Ethiopian airlines has been champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s “Best Airline in Africa Award” for seven consecutive years. The airlines has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.
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