Ethiopian Airlines to Equip Boeing 777-9 Fleet with Safran’s Z400 Economy Seats
Ethiopian Airlines selects Safran’s Z400 seats for enhanced long-haul operations on Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
On April 10, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran for the supply of Z400 economy class seats for its fleet of 8 Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
The agreement was outlined during the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
Next-Generation Comfort and Tech
The Z400 seats, engineered specifically for long-haul operations, promise an enhanced travel experience for Ethiopian Airlines customers.
According to Safran, these seats now feature a 13-inch screen—a significant upgrade from the previous 11.6-inch displays—and are 12.5% lighter thanks to fewer components and advanced lightweight materials, ensuring cost-efficient operation and sustainability. Each Boeing 777-9 aircraft will be configured with 383 of these modern economy seats.
In a social media post, the airline’s Group Vice President of Customer Experience, Samson Arega Bekele, highlighted the significance of the agreement:
“These next-generation seats are designed for long-haul comfort and come equipped with advanced inflight entertainment systems—further elevating our passengers’ travel experience.”
Victoria Foy, CEO of Safran Seats, commented, “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.”
Ethiopian Airlines continues to focus on improving its fleet, which includes the addition of the Boeing 777-9 aircraft equipped with cutting-edge amenities to enhance passenger satisfaction.