Ethiopian Airlines and Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions made a Strategic Agreement at AIX in Hamburg
Addis Ababa, 16 April 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest-expanding airline in Africa is proud to announce a partnership with Bucher, a leader in lightweight aircraft interior solutions, during Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg. This agreement marks an important step in equipping Ethiopian Airlines’ new Boeing 777-9 fleet with cutting-edge Galleys.
This partnership with Bucher underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic importance not only as an aviation leader in Africa but also as a pivotal contributor to the country's economic growth and connectivity. Known for its rapid expansion and commitment to service excellence, Ethiopian Airlines continues to set benchmarks in passenger travel across the continent.
"Collaborating with Bucher to outfit our new 777-9 fleet demonstrates our commitment to passenger comfort and innovation," stated Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO. "As a strategically vital airline for our country, we continually seek partners who align with our vision for expansive growth and enhanced service quality."
Bucher will supply Ethiopian Airlines with advanced Galleys that optimize space and functionality, thereby enhancing the in-flight experience for passengers and crew efficiency. This collaboration empowers Ethiopian Airlines to maintain its leadership role in African aviation through ongoing investment in technology and passenger amenities.
"We are delighted to partner with Ethiopian Airlines in this significant project," said Beat Burlet, CEO of Bucher. "Our team is committed to delivering bespoke Galleys that meet the expansive needs of this strategically important airline."
The partnership sets a new standard in airline passenger service, combining Ethiopian Airlines' visionary approach with Bucher’s lightweight, innovative cabin interiors.
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.
Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for seven consecutive years, APEX ‘Best Overall in Africa’ award and ‘Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport’ Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed ‘Vision 2035’ and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.
For more information, visit our website at www.ethiopianairlines.com email us at CorporateCommunication@ethiopianairlines.com , or call us at (251-11)517-8913/8165/8907.
About the Bucher Group:
Flying with a minimum weight and maximum reliability. This was the idea that shaped Heinrich Bucher's thinking when he founded the company in 1953. Today, we continue to apply his vision with our unique lightweight construction principle. And thanks to our years of experience working with aluminum and composites, we are able to offer a diverse range of products within cabin interiors, in which you can sense and feel what drives our company – an innovative spirit and an unwavering commitment to meeting specific customer requirements. Our goal is to develop more efficient solutions that achieve cost advantages for the customer. We do this at our sites in Fällanden (Switzerland), Everett (USA) and in Sinn-Fleisbach (Germany).
Contact:
Bucher Leichtbau AG
Industriestrasse 1a
CH-8117 Fällanden / Switzerland
Phone +41 44 806 24 24
bucher@bucher-group.com
www.bucher-group.com
Sonia Booz
Marketing Manager
Phone +41 44 806 28 44
SBooz@bucher-group.com
