Ethiopian Airlines has added another Airbus A350-900 to its long-haul fleet. The airline announced today that its 22nd A350-900 has joined the “fleet family”, less than two weeks after it welcomed the 21st aircraft. The new jet is part of the airline’s push to offer modern, fuel-efficient, and comfortable flights across its network.
Ethiopian already operates a large Airbus A350 fleet. The A350-900 and A350-1000 have become key aircraft on its long-haul routes and are now among the main widebodies in the airline’s operation.
The arrival of the 22nd A350-900 gives the airline more flexibility. It can add capacity on busy routes, replace older aircraft on some services, and keep a more consistent product for passengers on long flights.
What passengers can expect on the A350-900
The Airbus A350-900 is popular with both airlines and travellers. It is built with a high share of composite materials, which helps reduce fuel burn and emissions compared to older widebodies. Inside, the A350 is quieter than many previous-generation jets. The cabin pressure and humidity are also more comfortable on long flights, something frequent travellers notice.
Ethiopian configures its A350s with business and economy cabins. Business class comes with lie-flat seats, while economy is designed to carry large numbers of passengers without losing basic comfort. The airline uses the type on many of its longest routes, linking Addis Ababa to major cities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
In its post announcing the delivery, Ethiopian described the aircraft as “modern, efficient and truly comfortable” for travellers. The delivery fits the airline’s wider plan to keep renewing its long-haul fleet with new-generation jets.
For travellers in Ghana and the wider West African region, this is more than a fleet statistic. Addis Ababa is now one of the main hubs that link Accra and other West African cities to the rest of the world.
Ethiopian often offers convenient connections from Accra to Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia. As more A350-900s join the fleet, passengers from the region are more likely to find themselves on this aircraft type on at least one leg of their journey. That means a newer cabin, a quieter ride, and more reliable operations on routes that matter to business travellers, tourists, and the diaspora.
The new A350-900 is one of several aircraft Ethiopian is adding as it grows its fleet and network. The airline has placed orders for more widebodies and is planning for steady expansion over the next decade.
The overall goal is to operate a young, fuel-efficient fleet that can support more destinations and higher frequencies. Bringing in another A350-900 moves Ethiopian one step further along that path and strengthens its position as one of Africa’s leading carriers.
Source: Jetsanza.com
