Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its all-Boeing freighter fleet with an order for five 777 freighters. "The addition of these five 777 freighters into our cargo fleet will enable us to meet the growing demand in our cargo operation," says Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines Group. "Ethiopian Airlines' all-Boeing freighter fleet provides them with unrivalled capability and flexibility as Africa's largest cargo operator," says Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing. "These additional 777 freighters will enable Ethiopian to capitalise on near-term cargo demand while positioning the airline for further expansion in the future." Ethiopian Airlines also operates three 737-800 converted freighters as well as a combined passenger fleet of more than 80 Boeing jets including 737s, 767s, 777s and 787s.

Source: Ethiopian News May 26, 2022 01:34 UTC