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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Boeing 787-9 Landing Gear Program

August 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Ethiopian Airlines expands Boeing 787 Landing Gear Exchange Program.
Program now includes 787-9 Dreamliner fleet.
Aims to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce inventory costs.
Renewed Tailored Parts Package agreement for customized support.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Ethiopian Airlines' growing reliance on Boeing for maintenance support, which could strengthen their partnership and improve fleet availability. The move suggests a focus on minimizing supply chain risks and reducing downtime, which may benefit other airlines in similar agreements.

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What Happened

African Carrier Enhances Maintenance Efficiency With Boeing Partnership

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its participation in Boeing’s 787 Landing Gear Exchange Program to include its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement aims to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce inventory costs, and minimize supply chain risks. The airline had previously enrolled its 19 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in the same program. According to Boeing, the program allows airlines to replace landing gear quickly with certified units, helping to lower inventory costs and improve fleet availability. This development was reported by Ethio Negari.

Source | Originally Published: August 7, 2026

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