Charter & Fractional
Ethiopian Airlines Launches VIP Charter Flight Division
East African carrier has taken delivery of a Boeing Business Jet
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800
Ethiopian Airlines has added a 737-800-based Boeing Business Jet to its fleet for private charter operations.

Ethiopian Airlines is launching a private charter flight division and recently took delivery of a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to begin operations. Mesfin Tasew, who is CEO of the airline—Africa’s largest—told AIN that the company had established the new Ethiopian Executive business unit after seeing rising demand for head-of-state and VIP flights using its existing airliners.

According to the carrier, the 737 Max-based BBJ will be configured with between 19 and 32 seats for various charter missions booked for individuals or groups. Tasew said the company is now evaluating other business aircraft as it looks to expand this part of its fleet.