Sun, Oct 09, 2011
Manufacturer Says Purchase Signifies Growing Relationship
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Wednesday announced an order for
four Boeing 777 Freighters, making Ethiopian Airlines the first
African carrier to order the twin-engine freighter. The order is
valued at approximately $1.1 billion at list prices and was
previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's
website.
"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. "The proven
operational and economical efficiency of these airplanes will
reposition Ethiopian Cargo in a stronger place to continue winning
in this hypercompetitive market."
"Over the past few years we've seen Ethiopian Airlines become a
leader in African aviation and they are well on their way to
becoming a global aviation leader," said Marlin Dailey, president
of Boeing Germany, EU, Northern Europe, and Africa. "Ethiopian
Airlines continues to set the standard in aviation throughout the
continent – from being the first African airline to order
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the first to fly the 777-200LR and now the
first to purchase the 777 Freighter."
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 225,200 pounds (102
metric tons). 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.
"Ethiopian Airlines has used Boeing's best products to enhance
its fleet for more than 65 years," said Van Rex Gallard, vice
president of Sales for Africa, Latin America, & the Caribbean,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This order signifies that growing
relationship and we thank Ethiopian Airlines for choosing the 777
Freighter to enhance and grow its cargo capabilities."
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