Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Inc. have announced that the carrier is further expanding its all-Boeing freighter fleet with an order for five 777 Freighters.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet of nine 777 freighters, utilizing the 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 Cargo and Logistics Services covers 127 international destinations around theworld with both belly hold capacity and dedicated freighter services.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing MOU
In early March 2022, Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters.
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, 787s and 777s.
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