The African carrier has ordered eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters. The order is Ethiopian Airlines’ second for the 777X airplane family, building on its previous purchase of eight 777-9 passenger jets.
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With a maximum structural payload of 118 tonnes, the 777-8F offers the highest payload and range capability to open new markets while reducing fuel use and delivering the lowest operating cost per tonne of any freighter. The 777F set the standard for twin-engine freighter efficiency and productivity, and Ethiopian Airlines’ 777F fleet ranks among the most highly utilized commercial airplanes in service.
Ethiopian Airlines currently connects more than 70 cargo markets across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America with a fleet of: 12 777 Freighters, two 767 Freighters, and four 737-800SF airplanes.