Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, a division of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, has committed to lease the first two Boeing 737-800 freighters (737-800SF) converted by Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) from GECAS, with the first delivery expected in June of 2018, followed by a second in January of 2019. “We are excited to take delivery of these first-ever AEI-converted 737-800SFs,” explained Tewolde Gebremariam, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, “The aircraft will be … [Read more...] about GECAS to lease Ethiopian Airlines first 2 AEI converted 737-800 freighters
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Ethiopian Airlines boosts 777 freighter fleet
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighter's – the world's largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo jet – in a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion at list prices. The deal includes the two freighters the airline announced as a commitment in June, that were finalized into a firm order and posted on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website this month; as well as a new order for two more freighters. "This airplane order will provide … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines boosts 777 freighter fleet
Ethiopian begins non-stop direct flights to Sao Paulo
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, announced that it will begin nonstop direct services to Sao Paulo, which are currently operated via Lome, Togo, effective as of mid-September, 2017. Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, said; “We are delighted to offer our customers a faster and reliable connectivity between Africa, Middle East, Asia and Brazil with one of the shortest total Travel Time, operated with our state of the art fleet, Boeing 787. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian begins non-stop direct flights to Sao Paulo
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates state of the art Cargo Terminal
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates its state of the art Cargo Terminal-II. The inauguration event was graced by H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the FDRE, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Transport and Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam gceo Ethiopian Airlines, other high level government officials and participants of the ICAO Cargo Forum have graced this momentous occasion. H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn remarked: “Today, the national flag carrier has become the largest aviation … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates state of the art Cargo Terminal
Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Last June, Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the A350 when it took delivery of the first of 12 aircraft in order. The carrier operates a fleet of four A350s, two of which are on lease. This order tops-up the Addis Ababa-based carrier's fleet, enabling it to pursue … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines on track to achieve Vision 2025
Tewolde GebreMariam is running the largest and most profitable airline in Africa. This fact alone is a testament to his focus and capability. After talking to him, I am convinced thatunder his leadership, he has already laid a solid foundation on which to exceed the objectives of Vision 2025, a 15-year strategic plan to transform Ethiopian Airlines. Tewolde also wears many other hats. He is on the board of many of the major Ethiopian state-owned enterprises; leads Pan-African aviation … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines on track to achieve Vision 2025
