Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to Expand Cargo Fleet
Key Highlights
- ➤Ethiopian Airlines orders eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters from Boeing (BA)
- ➤Order makes Ethiopian Airlines Africa’s first buyer of the 777-8 Freighter
- ➤Ethiopian Airlines doubles its 777X family order book
- ➤777-8 Freighter offers maximum structural payload of 118 tonnes
Expert Statements
Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
“This agreement marks another significant milestone in strengthening Ethiopian Airlines' cargo capabilities while supporting the continued expansion of our global network.”
Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
“The addition of the Boeing 777-8F Freighters and 777F Freighters will enhance our ability to serve customers around the world with greater payload capacity, operational flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability.”
Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
“As demand for cargo services continues to grow, these aircraft will play a vital role in facilitating global trade, strengthening supply chain connectivity, and further reinforcing Ethiopia's position as a leading cargo gateway between Africa and international markets.”
Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
“It also marks our long-term partnership with Boeing.”
Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing
“Ethiopian Airlines' order for the industry-leading 777 Freighter and new 777-8 Freighter highlights both the strength of our partnership and growing demand for air cargo worldwide.”
Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing
“We appreciate Ethiopian Airlines' continued confidence in Boeing and the 777 and 777X family of airplanes as it expands its cargo capabilities and global network.”
Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing
“The airline continues to make history as the first in Africa to order the new 777-8 Freighter.”
Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to Expand Cargo Fleet PR Newswire
* Firm order includes eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters * First African carrier to purchase the world's newest widebody freighter, the 777-8 Freighter * Ethiopian Airlines doubles its 777X family order book ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced the African carrier has ordered eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters. The airline will pair the proven performance of the 777 Freighter with the next generation 777X capabilities of the new 777-8 Freighter to expand its Boeing freighter fleet.
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