Major African air carrier expands cargo fleet

The Boeing 777 Freighter is the world’s largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo jet.

Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters valued at over US$1.3 billion.

According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister, the 777 Freighter can fly 9 070 kilometres with a full payload of 102 metric tonnes.