Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Luxury Charter Offerings With New Boeing 737-800 Business Jet
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2025 (ENA) — The Ethiopian Airlines Group has formally introduced its new private charter flight service with the introduction of an entirely fresh, intricately tailored Boeing 737-800 luxury executive aircraft.
Today, the airline presented the aircraft to journalists and high-ranking officials, demonstrating its dedication to enhancing upscale travel journeys.
This strategic step caters to the increasing demand for bespoke travel experiences, enabling Ethiopian Airlines to enhance service delivery to premium clientele.
At the launch ceremony, the CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mesfin Tasew, conveyed his excitement by saying, "Allow me to extend an invitation for you all to be part of our joy as we mark the introduction of our inaugural Boeing 737-800 business jet airplane."
The CEO stressed the importance of this purchase, pointing out that it marks the first occasion where the airline has obtained such opulent planes specifically for their VIP passengers.
He went on to explain the airline's rationale, stating, "Our purpose for acquiring this airplane is to boost our business jet offerings."
For many years, Ethiopian Airlines has offered charter services; however, according to the CEO, “While we’ve been catering to different clients such as government officials, corporate executives, diplomats, and visitors interested in exploring Africa, our use of standard planes with typical cabin setups hasn’t always made us their top pick. As a result, we often had to forfeit potential chartered flights.”
By adding the Boeing 737-800, Ethiopian Airlines is now better equipped to vie for dominance in the high-end private charter sector.
Mesfin confirmed that incorporating this aircraft into our operations will allow us to effectively compete in the VVIP charter market, especially within the continent.
We're incredibly delighted to launch this exclusive business service, which will allow us to elevate our customer support for these distinctive clients.
The CEO additionally outlined the carrier's future aspirations, stating, "We are extremely pleased; this marks only the start for us as we aim to expand the number of aircraft involved in providing such jet services."
In conclusion, he reaffirmed Ethiopian Airlines' dedication to innovation and superior service, mentioning, "As we all know, Ethiopian Airlines stands as a pioneer on the continent through the adoption of advanced technology, modern aircraft, and innovative services. This initiative is merely an extension of our ongoing endeavors, accomplishments, and genuine aspiration to improve air transportation across the region. We remain highly satisfied and intend to keep up these efforts."
The Boeing 737-800 boasts lavish interiors along with top-notch facilities, guaranteeing an exceptional journey for its selective passengers.
This launch reinforces Ethiopian Airlines' position as a leading aviation group in Africa, continuously striving to meet the evolving needs of its global customers.