Africa’s First, Ethiopian 1st B787 Dreamliner Touches down in Cairo
News Release – Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 25, 2012
Ethiopian Airlines Press Release on Tigrai Online
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that its first Dreamliner, “Africa First”, touched down in Cairo, Egypt landing at Cairo International Airport on September 20, 2012.
Ethiopian 1st Dreamliner flight to Cairo is part of its tour of stations in the Ethiopian network. Cairo is the largest city in Africa and also the country’s political and economic capital.
Ethiopian first Dreamliner dubbed “Africa First” touches down in Cairo Egypt.
Ethiopian currently has 5 flights a week from Cairo with connecting services to stations in Asia, Europe and the US.
Passengers from Cairo have enjoyed the ultimate travel experience on-board the Ethiopian 1st Dreamliner ahead of major destinations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia served by Ethiopian Dreamliner. They have enjoyed the unparalleled comfort with less noise, biggest windows in the sky, higher ceiling, higher humidity and unique lighting offered on board Ethiopian Dreamliner.
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that its first Dreamliner, “Africa First”, touched down in Cairo, Egypt landing at Cairo International Airport on September 20, 2012.
Ethiopian 1st Dreamliner flight to Cairo is part of its tour of stations in the Ethiopian network. Cairo is the largest city in Africa and also the country’s political and economic capital.
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, made its maiden international flight to Cairo in 1946 and now the Airline provides dependable services to 69 international destinations spanning four continents. Ethiopian is proud to be a Star Alliance Member. The Star Alliance network is the leading global airline network offering customers convenient worldwide reach and a smoother travel experience. The Star Alliance network offers more than 21,555 daily flights to 1,356 airports in 193 countries.
Ethiopian is a multi-award winner for its commitment and contributions towards the development and growth of the African aviation industry and in recognition of its distinguished long-haul operations enhanced by the introduction of new routes and products. Recently, Ethiopian won Gold in the African Airline of the Year 2011/2012 Awards organized by the African Aviation News Portal. Ethiopian also received the 2011 AFRAA award for being consistently profitable over the years and has won the "AFRICAN CARGO AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2011 Award” for its excellence in air cargo. Ethiopian also won the NEPAD Transport Infrastructure Excellence Awards 2009 and "the Airline of the Year 2009 Award" from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
With its acquisition of and firm orders for several new modern aircraft and its fast expanding network, the airline is well positioned to become the leading aviation group in Africa, per its Vision 2025 strategic roadmap.
For more information about this press release, please contact:
Manager PR & Publications
Ethiopian Airlines
Tel: +251-11) 517-89-07, +251-11) 517-81-65 Fax: (+251-11) 661-14-74
E-mail: publicrelations@ethiopianairlines.com
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