Ken Okeke
As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and rejuvenate its fleet, Pan-African airline ASKY has announced the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered as ET-BBB, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
This next-generation aircraft, fresh from the factory, offers a seating capacity of 8 passengers in Business Class and 177 in Economy Class.
It replaces the Boeing 737-700 NG, registered as ET-ANH, which retired from the ASKY fleet after 15 years of dedicated service.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 sets a new standard in fuel efficiency, significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Its advanced engine design also minimizes cabin noise, ensuring enhanced comfort and a superior travel experience. The reduced noise footprint aligns with ASKY’s commitment to lowering environmental impact on local communities while providing a serene atmosphere onboard. ASKY remains committed to a more modern, efficient, and eco-friendly aviation industry. The addition of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 reinforces our mission to offer passengers more comfortable, and more sustainable travel options. We look forward to welcoming you onboard our newest aircraft on your next journey with ASKY.
ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, is a 100% privately owned airline created by regional banking institutions in Africa that includes The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and ECOBANK Group (ETI) in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. ASKY is a commercial company under private law and is managed by experienced African aviation professionals, with Ethiopian airlines as its strategic partner. ASKY currently operates a fleet of fourteen (14) aircraft, including nine (09) Boeing 737-800s and five (5) Boeing 737 MAX 8s, serving twenty-nine (29) cities across twenty-seven (27) African countries. ASKY’s focus is to develop a strong intra-Africa network that foster regional development, tourism, economic growth and regional integration as a major economic catalyst within the continent with its long-term goal of a sustainable business focused on profitability.