Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a five-year agreement to source ExxonMobil aviation lubricants through Aeroservices, an authorized ExxonMobil aviation distributor, shoring up a critical input for the maintenance of Africa’s largest airline fleet.

The long-term contract covers the supply of technical lubricants used across engines, hydraulic systems and aircraft components, a category of materials that directly affects aircraft availability and maintenance planning. By locking in a multi-year arrangement with a global supplier and distributor, the Addis Ababa-based carrier is seeking to reduce procurement risk and ensure consistency as it operates and maintains a fast-growing fleet.

Ethiopian Airlines, which runs one of the continent’s most expansive international networks and a major maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation, said the partnership reflects its strategy of sourcing critical technical materials from globally established suppliers. The airline also provides maintenance services to third-party carriers, amplifying the importance of predictable and certified supply chains.

Aeroservices, described as a leading distributor of ExxonMobil aviation products, will support Ethiopian’s fleet with what the airline called “best-in-class” lubricants, aligning with its focus on operational reliability and safety standards.

The agreement comes as Ethiopian continues to scale its operations and deepen its in-house technical capabilities, positioning supply-chain resilience as a strategic lever alongside fleet expansion and network growth.