Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines sign Memorandum of Understanding for new 777-8 Freighter
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines friday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters.
The MoU 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.
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“In keeping with our history of aviation technology leadership in Africa, we are pleased to sign this MoU with our long-standing partner, Boeing, which will bring us into the select group of fleet launch customer airlines. In our 2035 vision, we plan to expand our cargo and logistics business to become one of the world’s largest providers of multimodal logistics on all continents. To this end, we are growing our fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft with the latest technology, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft of the 21st century,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.
Boeing launched the new 777-8 Freighter in January and has already booked 34 firm orders for the model, which features the advanced technology from the new 777X family and proven performance of the market-leading 777 Freighter.
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“Ethiopian Airlines has been at the forefront of Africa’s cargo market for decades, growing its fleet of Boeing freighters and connecting the continent to the flow of global commerce,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “The intent to purchase the new 777-8 Freighter further underscores the value of our latest airplane and ensures Ethiopian will remain a key player in global cargo, providing it with increased capacity, flexibility and efficiency for the future.”
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates nine 777 Freighters, connecting Africa with more than 40 cargo centers throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Americas. The carrier’s fleet also includes three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters and a combined commercial fleet of more than 80 Boeing jets including 737s, 767s, 787s and 777s.
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