Ethiopian Airlines orders four 777 freighters

10/7/2011 10:32:21 AM

Ethiopian Airlines has four Boeing 777 freighters, making it the first African carrier to order the twin-engine freighter, reported PR Newswires. The order is valued at approximately US$1.1 billion at list prices. "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," said Tewolde Gebremariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.   Cargonews Asia

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