Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Africa has made the inaugural flight to Lagos, Nigeria.
“Lagos warmly welcomes Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, becoming our first passenger flight destination with this state-of-the-art aircraft,” the airline said.
Ethiopian Airlines, the biggest carrier in Africa, received the first A350-1000 passenger plane in Africa named: “Ethiopia: Land of Origins” from Airbus company in a ceremony held in Toulouse, France early this week.
The delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 has been considered a historical move for Ethiopian Airlines.
It is also a step that signifies both the airline’s growth trajectory and its commitment to operating one of the most modern fleets on the continent.
This aircraft is now joining Ethiopian’s growing fleet of Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners, both known for fuel efficiency and long-haul capabilities, it was learned.
The A350-1000 variant, a larger and more powerful version of the A350 family, can accommodate up to 395 passengers across business and economy classes, with a more extensive business section than Ethiopian’s existing widebody configurations.
Source: ENA
