CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, executed lease agreements for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with Ethiopian Airlines.
“On behalf of CDB Aviation, I am very proud to welcome Ethiopian Airlines to our global customer family, with the lease agreements executed for these two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered in 2026,” Jie Chen, CEO of CDB Aviation, said.
The two MAX aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in H1/26 and will support the airline’s fleet growth strategy targeted to equip the carrier modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.
“The African aviation market is primed for a rapid surge in growth, with a population that increasingly wants to fly, for business and pleasure,” Chen said. “With continued investments fueling the growth of its fleet, Ethiopian is well positioned to increase connectivity across the continent, making travel more accessible.”
