The 777-8 was launched in January and has received 34 firm orders. It has the same payload capacity as the 747-400 with a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency, emissions and operating costs.
Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group says the 777-8 will be instrumental in the airline’s long-term growth.
He says: “In our vision 2035, we are planning to expand our Cargo and Logistics business to be one of the largest global multimodal logistics provider in all continents. To this effect we are increasing our dedicated freighter fleet with the latest technology, fuel efficient and environment-friendly airplanes of the 21st century.”
Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing says: “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.”