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Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Regional Jet Order

June 7, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Ethiopian Airlines to decide on regional jet order within three months.
Order is for 25 smaller commercial jets.
Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and Boeing 737 MAX 7 are under consideration.

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Strategic Implications

This decision may indicate Ethiopian Airlines' strategy to expand its local network despite facing challenges from higher fuel prices. The choice of aircraft could suggest a focus on fuel efficiency, which may influence other carriers in the region to follow suit.

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What Happened

Carrier Weighs Options Amid Fuel Price Pressures

Ethiopian Airlines is set to decide on an order for 25 smaller commercial jets within the next three months to expand its local network. The carrier, which operates 147 aircraft, is considering the Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and Boeing 737 MAX 7. The decision comes as Ethiopian Airlines faces higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran, which has led to reduced Middle East flights. According to CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the airline has addressed supply issues but is still grappling with the price of jet fuel, as reported by Reuters.

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