The Ethiopian Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter.
The agreement to order the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global cargo demand from its hub in Addis Ababa and position the carrier for long-term sustainable growth, the airliner said Monday in a statement.
“We are pleased to sign this MoU with our longstanding partner Boeing, which will make us join a select group of launch customer airlines for the fleet,” the statement quoted the Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as saying.
Ethiopian airlines’ vision 2035 plans to expand its Cargo and Logistics to be one of the largest global multi-modal logistics providers in all continents.
“To this effect, we are increasing our dedicated Freighter fleet with the latest technology, fuel efficient and environment-friendly airplanes of the 21st century,” said the Group CEO.
In addition, Gebremariam said the airline has already started the construction of the largest E-commerce Hub Terminal in Africa.
“The new 777-8 Freighters will be instrumental in this long journey of growth agenda,” he added.
Ethiopian Airlines cargo services currently cover more than 120 international destinations around the world with both belly hold capacity and dedicated Freighter services.
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