While many African flag-carriers have gone out of business, Ethiopian Airlines remains profitable, making over £7 million for the last two years for which figures are available. Pictured is one of the carrier's nine Boeing 767-300ERs

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered then Boeing 787s, the first due to arrive in December 2009.

Five Fokker 50s serve mainly domestic destinations. This aircraft is pictured at Gondar in Ethiopia. The carrier is currently evaluating turboprop replacements from ATR and Bombardier

One of Ethiopian Airlines’ six passenger-configured Boeing 757s in its previous livery. This aircraft was photographed at Dubai in 1999

One of two Boeing 757 freighters in service with Ethiopian Airlines. This aircraft carries special markings on the nose, celebrating the carrier's 60th anniversary year in 2006. It currently also leases two Southern Air Boeing 747s for cargo, and has placed an order for two MD-11s for this role.

Five Boeing 737-700s were delivered to Ethiopian Airlines between 2003 and 2005