April 6, 2017 TnH Global 0

Ethiopian to launch A350 operation to Mumbai

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and the leading Pan-African airline group proudly announces that all is set to launch Africa’s first Ethiopian Airbus A350 -900 XWB on the Addis Ababa Mumbai route during the month of April 2017.

Passengers on Ethiopian twice daily non-stop services between Mumbai to Addis Ababa, with convenient onward connections to more than 50 destinations on Ethiopian vast intra African network, will be able to enjoy the extra features of this latest flying machine: amazing cabin interior features with the latest high-definition touch screen, personal monitors with a higher selection of movies, wider seats and windows, the lowest twin engine noise level, advanced air conditioning technology, full LED mood lighting , which enhance comfort and reduce jet-lag after a long flight are few to mention.

Mr. Tadesse Tilahun, Regional Director, Indian Sub-continent, remarked: “The A350 is a game changing fleet that has proven exceptional levels of luxury and reliability for a totally unique passenger experience. We are glad to be the first airline to serve our Indian customers with this latest aircraft from Mumbai.”

He added, “Currently, we are operating 28 weekly passenger flights to India’s major cities, Mumbai and Delhi. Moreover, to further strengthen the growing trade and commercial ties between the booming economies of India and Africa at large, we have started weekly freighter operation to Ahmedabad, our fifth cargo destination in India, since March 28. ”

It is to be recalled that Ethiopian has been the first in Africa to own and operate the A350 in African skies. Among a total of 14 orders, Ethiopian currently has three of them in operation.