Boeing delays stall Ethiopian Airlines’ expansion plans

Boeing delays stall Ethiopian Airlines’ expansion plans

Aircraft delivery delays at Boeing are holding back Ethiopian Airlines’ growth plans, even as Africa’s largest carrier prepares for a major airport expansion and continued passenger growth, Group CEO Mesfin Tasew told Bloomberg. The airline has more than 100 aircraft on order from Boeing, but slower-than-expected deliveries have created a fleet shortage that could persist for up to two years, he said. "We still have a shortage compared to our lo…