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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777-8Fs and 777 Freighters

September 30, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Ethiopian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777-8Fs and two 777F freighters.
Option to purchase eight additional 777-8Fs in the future.
777Fs to be delivered between 2027 and 2028, 777-8Fs between 2033 and 2035.

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Strategic Implications

This order may signal Ethiopian Airlines' confidence in the growth of air cargo demand. The inclusion of an option for additional 777-8Fs suggests a long-term commitment to Boeing's next-generation freighter, which could strengthen the airline's position in the global cargo market.

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What Happened

African Carrier Expands Cargo Fleet Amid Growing Demand

Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchasing eight Boeing 777-8F aircraft and two 777F freighters, with an option to buy eight more 777-8Fs in the future. The agreement was signed in a ceremony attended by the US Ambassador to Ethiopia. The 777Fs are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, while the 777-8Fs will arrive between 2033 and 2035. This move is part of the airline’s expansion of its cargo fleet, as reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 20, 2026

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