Ethiopian Airlines recently took delivery of its 20th Airbus A350-900 aircraft - the delivery flight used a 30% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The aircraft was carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian shipment into Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, “We are glad to receive our 20th brand-new A350 aircraft from Airbus. This is another historical first for Ethiopian Airlines as it is our first flight operated with sustainable aviation fuel in cooperation with Airbus, demonstrating our commitment to realising a sustainable air transport industry. The humanitarian shipment the ferry flight carried also signifies our commitment to discharge our social responsibility. We will continue to invest in fulfilling our corporate social responsibility by reducing carbon emissions and transporting humanitarian shipments going forward.”
According to Airspace Africa, Ethiopian Airlines plans to use the aircraft to service 29 destinations from its hub in Addis Ababa from June to September, including 14 in Africa, 10 in Europe, two in the Middle East, and one in North America.
