Ethiopian Airlines places order for eight Boeing 777X jets

An Ethiopian Airlines plane.

An Ethiopian Airlines plane.  PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to purchase eight Boeing 777-9 widebody jets, with potential for up to 12 additional aircraft orders, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday.

Major airlines are in a race to place new orders for fuel-efficient widebody jets to keep operating costs down and to cater to booming international travel demand.