ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES has become the first African carrier to join the Boeing 787 launch team. Said to be one of the best airlines, operationally, on the continent the Addis Ababa based airline has committed itself to five firm orders and a further five options. With this agreement, Boeing has 191 announced orders and commitments for the 787 from 15 airlines. First delivery is set for 2008 for the airline which added its first jet aircraft back in 1963, a Boeing 720B in 1963 (a hot and high short range version of the 707).
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