Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) on Tuesday announced a new order for nine 787 Dreamliner jets from Ethiopian Airlines, adding to its commercial backlog ahead of quarterly results.
Details
Ethiopian Airlines plans to use the 787-9 jets to expand its network, which currently connects 145 international destinations.
The new 787 order builds on Ethiopian Airlines’ earlier commitment for 11 737 MAX aircraft announced at the Dubai Airshow.
The two deals, finalized in December 2025, add a combined 20 fuel-efficient Boeing jets to the airline’s order backlog.
Notably, Ethiopian Airlines runs Africa’s largest Boeing fleet and holds the continent’s biggest order backlog for 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Deliveries & New Orders
During the fourth quarter, Boeing delivered 160 commercial airplanes, bringing the full-year total to 600.
Also, Boeing disclosed a 50 737 MAX aircraft order from Aviation Capital Group LLC. To date, lessors have ordered nearly 1,300 737 MAX jets, accounting for about one-fifth of the total 737 MAX backlog.
Also, the company grabbed an order for 30 787-10 widebody aircraft from Delta Air Lines, with options for an additional thirty.
Boeing will report fourth-quarter results on January 27th.
BA Price Action: Boeing shares were up 0.01% at $247.71 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $248.74, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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