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Major African air carrier first to receive new Boeing 787

- By Staff reporter
Ethiopian was the first in the world, outside of Japan, to receive and operate the Boeing 787-8 in 2012.
Ethiopian was the first in the world, outside of Japan, to receive and operate the Boeing 787-8 in 2012. Source: Boeing
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Ethiopian Airlines will become the first in Africa to receive and operate the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, due for delivery on October 27.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner uses 20% less fuel and has more passenger and cargo capacity.

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