Ethiopian Airlines reaches agreement with Safran for Boeing 777-9 seats
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Safran for eight upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be fitted with Z400 economy class seats.
Ethiopian Airlines and Safran reached an agreement at the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, on April 10, 2025, and took part in a signing ceremony to seal the contract.
Africa’s largest airline is expecting delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 in mid-2027, with each aircraft requiring 383 economy passenger seats.
Ethiopian Airlines said that the new seats will provide an improved inflight entertainment experience with the latest generation 13-inch screens, in a notable upgrade from the previous 11.6-inch displays.
The seats are also 12.5% lighter than the previous generation seats, due to fewer components and the use of advanced lightweight materials.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with @SAFRAN for the provision of Z400 economy class seats for 8 Boeing 777-9 aircraft at the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg. The Z400 seats chosen by Ethiopian Airlines represent the ultimate choice… pic.twitter.com/0cXzTS72Ea— Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) April 10, 2025 Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are pleased to have signed this MoU with Safran for the provision of the Z400 seats for our 777-9 aircraft. As a technology driven airline, we are committed to enhancing our passengers’ onboard experience through state-of-the-art technology that offers passenger comfort while also ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.”
Safran and Ethiopian Airlines have a long-standing partnership, with a collaboration currently in progress to equip the carrier’s A350 aircraft with business and economy class seats.
Victoria Foy, CEO of Safran Seats, said: “We are delighted to deepen our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines by providing our advanced Z400 seats for their B777-9 fleet. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in passenger comfort, supporting Ethiopian Airlines as it expands its horizons and enhances its inflight services.”
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