SEATTLE, May 25, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Ethiopian Airlines today
announced the carrier is further expanding its all-Boeing freighter
fleet with an order for five 777 Freighters. The order is currently
unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website.
"The addition of these five 777 Freighters into our cargo fleet
will enable us to meet the growing demand in our cargo operation.
While cementing our partnership with Boeing with new orders, the
growth of our freighter fleet takes the capacity and efficiency of
our shipment service to the next level," said Ethiopian Airlines
Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew. "We
always strive to serve our customers with the latest technology
aircraft the aviation industry could offer. Our cargo terminal is
Africa's largest, coupled with
fuel-efficient freighters and well-trained cargo handling
professionals will enable our customers get the best quality
shipment service. Customers can rely on Ethiopian for wide-ranging
cargo services across five continents."
Boeing's market-leading 777 Freighter is the world's largest,
longest-range and most capable twin-engine freighter flying with
17% lower fuel use and emissions to prior airplanes. Ethiopian
Airlines operates a fleet of nine 777 Freighters, utilizing the
model's range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 km) and maximum
structural payload of 107 tonnes (235,900 lb) to connect
Africa with 66 dedicated cargo
centers throughout Asia,
Europe, the Middle East and the
Americas.
"Ethiopian Airlines' all-Boeing freighter fleet provides them
with unrivalled capability and flexibility as Africa's largest cargo operator," said
Ihssane Mounir, Boeing's senior vice
president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "These additional 777
Freighters will enable Ethiopian to capitalize on near-term cargo
demand, while positioning the airline for further expansion in the
future."
In early March 2022, Boeing and
Ethiopian Airlines also announced the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding for the carrier's intent to purchase five 777-8
Freighters, the industry's newest, most capable and most
fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter. 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.
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Contact
Nadine
Fanous
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
nadine.fanous@boeing.com
+971 4-213-4700 (Dubai)
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
+1 206-660-6849 (Seattle)
More information: www.boeing.com/freighters
Learn more about Ethiopian Airlines at
www.ethiopianairlines.com
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