Africa's biggest 787 airline locks in 6 more Boeing Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets into firm orders, expanding its widebody fleet for intercontinental network growth from Addis Ababa. This move increases belly cargo capacity on long-haul routes and reinforces the 787 as the backbone of Ethiopian’s widebody fleet. Boeing views this as an incremental commercial win supporting its broader narrative, with previous operational and program updates typically resulting in modestly positive stock reactions.