Ethiopian and Boeing celebrate a decade of 787 Dreamliner entry-into-service in Africa

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner delivery. Ethiopian Airlines was the first airline on the continent to take delivery of the 787 and today operates a combined fleet of twenty-seven 787-8s and 787-9s that play an integral role in its long-haul fleet. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, said: “We are glad to mark a decade since we ushered in the first 787 Dreamliner into Africa, building on our pioneering role in African aviation. The 787 has been instrumental in expanding our long and medium-haul flights and redefining on-board comfort for our