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By Sumaila Ogbaje
Abuja, Dec. 21, 2016 (NAN) Ethiopian Airlines has announced the commencement of its flight operations to Jakarta and Indonesia in June, 2017 using the ultra-modern Boeing 787-800.
Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
GebreMariam said that Indonesia, being the 4th most populous country in the world, was what prompted the airline to service five of the most populous countries on earth.
According to him, Ethiopia is pleased to offer the opportunity to do business with the people and tourists to explore Jakarta’s potential, both for investment and leisure.
He stated that the move would further increase its presence in Asia, connecting Africa to the region and in turn strengthening the tourism and trade ties between the peoples of Africa and Asia.
The CEO said pilgrims and the West African community residing in Indonesia would be enjoying hassle-free connections to Ethiopian’s vast African network via its hub at Addis Ababa.
“Ethiopian Airlines is working very hard to connect Africa with the major trading centres of the world and Jakarta, Indonesia is one of them.
“Passengers to and from Jakarta will enjoy the unparalleled comforts of the 787 with less noise, the biggest windows in the sky, a higher ceiling, unique lighting, and higher humidity.
“Ethiopia is a global carrier that operates the youngest and the most modern fleet on the African continent, with an average aircraft age of less than 5 years.
“It is serving more than 90 international destinations across five continents with over 240 daily departures,’’ he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Bola Akingbehin/Ese E. Ekama