First
African airline to operate 777F
Airline
to begin replacing older freighters with more efficient and capable fleet
"This
delivery marks another special day for Ethiopian Airlines and all of Ethiopia.
We are not only becoming the first African carrier operating Boeing's 777
Freighter, today we are also taking our cargo operations to a new level and
into a new era," said Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.
"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."
The 777
Freighter, the world's longest-range twin-engine freighter, is based on the
technologically advanced 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane and can
fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tons
(102 metric tonnes or 149 kg). With high-cargo density and 10-foot (3.1-meter)
interior height capability, the 777 Freighter provides a cargo capacity
normally associated with larger airplanes and features the lowest trip cost of
any large freighter.
"We are
proud to deliver another first in African aviation to Ethiopian Airlines as
they continue to show the world they are a leader in aviation," said Van
Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales for Africa, Latin America, & Caribbean
for Commercial airplanes. "The proven operational and economical
efficiency of the 777F will reposition Ethiopian Cargo in a stronger place to
continue winning in this hyper competitive market."
Boeing
offers the most complete family of freighters, providing superior efficiency
and operating economics in support of airline profitability.
Ethiopian Airlines was the first airline in the
world outside of Japan to operate the 787 Dreamliner and the first African
airline to operate the 777-200LR in 2010. They currently operate an all-Boeing
fleet of 737, 757, 767, 777, and now 787 airplanes in passenger service and a
757, MD11, 747, and this new 777 in cargo operations.BOEING
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