Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said these freighters — which offer a full payload of 102 tonnes — will boost cargo operations tremendously. They will also help the carrier meet the continent’s influx of imports and exports, highlighted by Africa’s 2.2-percent, year-over-year, surge in freight traffic in August.
“As the largest African cargo carrier operating in some of the fastest-growing trade lanes of the world — between Africa and Europe, Middle East and Asia — the new 777 freighter fleet will significantly enhance our tonnage and range capabilities,” Gebremariam said in a statement. “The proven operational and economical efficiency of these airplanes will reposition Ethiopian Cargo in a stronger place to continue winning in this hyper-competitive market.”
Marlin Dailey, Boeing’s president of Germany, the EU, Northern Europe and Africa, echoes Gebremariam’s statements. Citing Ethiopian Airlines as a standout among African carriers, Dailey said the airline is “well on its way to becoming a global aviation leader.”
“Ethiopian Airlines continues to set the standard in aviation throughout the continent — from being the first African airline to order Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, the first to fly the 777-200LR and now the first to purchase the 777 freighter,” Dailey continued.
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said these freighters — which offer a full payload of 102 tonnes — will boost cargo operations tremendously. They will also help the carrier meet the continent’s influx of imports and exports, highlighted by Africa’s 2.2-percent, year-over-year, surge in freight traffic in August.
“As the largest African cargo carrier operating in some of the fastest-growing trade lanes of the world — between Africa and Europe, Middle East and Asia — the new 777 freighter fleet will significantly enhance our tonnage and range capabilities,” Gebremariam said in a statement. “The proven operational and economical efficiency of these airplanes will reposition Ethiopian Cargo in a stronger place to continue winning in this hyper-competitive market.”
Marlin Dailey, Boeing’s president of Germany, the EU, Northern Europe and Africa, echoes Gebremariam’s statements. Citing Ethiopian Airlines as a standout among African carriers, Dailey said the airline is “well on its way to becoming a global aviation leader.”
“Ethiopian Airlines continues to set the standard in aviation throughout the continent — from being the first African airline to order Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, the first to fly the 777-200LR and now the first to purchase the 777 freighter,” Dailey continued.