Key facts
- Ethiopian Airlines agreed to buy 10 Boeing freighters, with options for eight more.
- The deal includes eight Boeing 777-8Fs and two 777Fs.
- The order has a catalogue price of $5 billion.
Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to purchase 10 Boeing freighters, with options for eight additional aircraft. The deal, which includes eight Boeing 777-8Fs and two 777Fs, has a catalogue price of $5 billion. The order supports the airline's growth plans and its strategy to develop a new African aviation hub.
This agreement comes as Ethiopian Airlines continues to expand its fleet and network. The airline previously committed to purchasing 11 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, as announced at the Dubai Airshow. Ethiopian Airlines operates a large fleet of Boeing aircraft and has a significant backlog of future deliveries.