{"id":185811,"date":"2026-03-24T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=185811"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:40:47","slug":"ethiopian-airlines-to-boost-cargo-fleet-with-africas-first-boeing-777-300ersf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/ethiopian-airlines-to-boost-cargo-fleet-with-africas-first-boeing-777-300ersf.html","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Airlines to Boost Cargo Fleet with Africa\u2019s First Boeing 777-300ERSF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ethiopian Airlines<\/strong>, the largest airline on the African continent, has taken a strategic step in modernizing its cargo division by signing lease agreements with AerCap Holdings for the addition of two Boeing 777-300ERSF<\/strong> converted aircraft, strengthening its regional and global logistics capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Milestone for African Aviation: Arrival of “The Big Twin”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incorporation of these two Boeing 777-300ERSFs, popularly known in the industry as “The Big Twin,”<\/strong> marks a historical precedent as Ethiopian becomes the first operator of this model on the African continent. Under the terms of the agreement, deliveries of these aircraft are scheduled for the second quarter of 2028<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This transaction not only reinforces the company’s fleet but also consolidates the long-term relationship between the airline and the aircraft leasing giant, AerCap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Ethiopian Airlines Orders Nine Additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational Efficiency and Payload Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 777-300ERSF stands out by offering significant competitive advantages compared to other long-range twin-engine freighters currently available on the market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n